Questions and Answers
What was David told about Keilah before he went there (1 Sam 23:1)?
What did the Lord tell David to do at Keilah (1 Sam 23:2)?
David inquired of the Lord twice at Keilah, what had Abiathar brought that allowed David to inquire of the Lord (1 Sam 23:6)?
What city did David deliver from the Philistines (1 Sam 23:5)?
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Why did Saul think he could capture David at Keilah (1 Sam 23:7)?
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When David heard that Saul knew he was at Keilah who did he go to inquire of the Lord (1 Sam 23:9)?
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What did David ask Abiathar to bring so that he could inquire of the Lord at Keilah (1 Sam 23:9)?
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What was the response of God to David's question as to whether the citizens of Keilah would deliver David up to Saul (1 Sam 23:12)?
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Did the citizens of Keilah actually ever deliver David up to Saul as the Lord said they would (1 Sam 23:13)?
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Why did Saul not go to Keilah (1 Sam 23:13)?
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Where did David find safety from Saul after leaving Keilah (1 Sam 23:14)?
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How did Jonathan help David in Horesh in the Desert of Ziph (1 Sam 23:16)?
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Who helped David at Horesh in Ziph (1 Sam 23:16)?
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What did David and Jonathan do at Horesh (1 Sam 23:18)?
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What did Jonathan acknowledge to David at Horesh (1 Sam 23:17)?
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Who attempted unsuccessfully to turn David over to Saul at Horesh (1 Sam 23:19)?
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What did Saul request from the Ziphites (1 Sam 23:23)?
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The Ziphites were to give Saul information about David's hiding in what tribal area (1 Sam 23:23)?
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Study Notes
David and Keilah
- David learned the Philistines were looting the threshing floors of Keilah.
- God instructed David to save Keilah from the Philistines.
- David successfully delivered the city of Keilah from Philistine control.
Inquiries and Consultation
- Abiathar the priest brought the ephod, allowing David to inquire of the Lord.
- When David heard Saul knew he was in Keilah, he consulted Abiathar about the danger he faced.
God's Protection and Prophecies
- God indicated that the citizens of Keilah would betray David to Saul.
- However, David's escape from Keilah prevented the citizens from delivering him up.
Saul's Actions
- Saul believed he could capture David because Keilah's walls trapped him.
- Saul did not pursue David into Keilah as he learned David had escaped.
David's Refuge
- After leaving Keilah, David sought safety in the desert of Ziph.
- Jonathan visited David in the desert, providing him encouragement and spiritual strength.
Relationship Between David and Jonathan
- David and Jonathan reaffirmed their covenant at Horesh in the desert.
- Jonathan acknowledged to David that Saul recognized his future kingship.
Ziphite Betrayal
- The Ziphites attempted to turn David over to Saul but were unsuccessful.
- Saul requested the Ziphites to find all of David's hiding places, demonstrating the ongoing threat to David’s safety.
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Test your knowledge of 1 Samuel 23 with this flashcard quiz based on Ted Hildebrandt's material. Explore key events involving David and the challenges he faced in Keilah. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this biblical chapter.