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Who went to snitch on David to Saul for being on the hill of Hakilah (1 Sam 26:1)?
Who went to snitch on David to Saul for being on the hill of Hakilah (1 Sam 26:1)?
- The Edomites
- The Jebusites
- The Ziphites (correct)
- The Girgasites
Where was Saul when the Ziphites told him where David was hiding (1 Sam 26:1)?
Where was Saul when the Ziphites told him where David was hiding (1 Sam 26:1)?
- Gibeon
- Ramah
- Bethel
- Gibeah (correct)
On what mountain or hill did the Ziphites tell Saul that David was hiding (1 Sam 25:1)?
On what mountain or hill did the Ziphites tell Saul that David was hiding (1 Sam 25:1)?
- Mount Hermon
- Mount Carmel
- The hill of Tabor
- The hill of Hakilah (correct)
After being told David was on the hill of Hakilah where did Saul go to pursue David (1 Sam 26:2)?
After being told David was on the hill of Hakilah where did Saul go to pursue David (1 Sam 26:2)?
How many troops did Saul take with him to pursue David in the Desert of Ziph (1 Sam 26:2)?
How many troops did Saul take with him to pursue David in the Desert of Ziph (1 Sam 26:2)?
When David discovered that Saul had come to the road on the hill of Hakilah what did David do (1 Sam 26:3)?
When David discovered that Saul had come to the road on the hill of Hakilah what did David do (1 Sam 26:3)?
When Saul was pursuing David in the Desert of Ziph who did David see lain down by Saul (1 Sam 26:5)?
When Saul was pursuing David in the Desert of Ziph who did David see lain down by Saul (1 Sam 26:5)?
Who went down into Saul's camp when Saul was asleep in the Desert of Ziph (1 Sam 26:7)?
Who went down into Saul's camp when Saul was asleep in the Desert of Ziph (1 Sam 26:7)?
Abishai was the brother of _______ (1 Sam 26:6)?
Abishai was the brother of _______ (1 Sam 26:6)?
Who was Abishai and Joab's father (1 Sam 26:6)?
Who was Abishai and Joab's father (1 Sam 26:6)?
What was the father of Abner (1 Sam 26:5)?
What was the father of Abner (1 Sam 26:5)?
When David and Abishai went into Saul's camp as he was sleeping what was near Saul's head (1 Sam 26:7)?
When David and Abishai went into Saul's camp as he was sleeping what was near Saul's head (1 Sam 26:7)?
What did Abishai want to do when David and he snuck into Saul's camp as he slept (1 Sam 26:8)?
What did Abishai want to do when David and he snuck into Saul's camp as he slept (1 Sam 26:8)?
How did Abishai interpret the circumstance of finding Saul sleeping as he and David snuck into Saul's camp (1 Sam 26:8)?
How did Abishai interpret the circumstance of finding Saul sleeping as he and David snuck into Saul's camp (1 Sam 26:8)?
When Saul was sleeping what did David refuse to do (1 Sam 26:9)?
When Saul was sleeping what did David refuse to do (1 Sam 26:9)?
Who did David say would take care of Saul's demise so that he did not have to touch the Lord's anointed (1 Sam 26:10)?
Who did David say would take care of Saul's demise so that he did not have to touch the Lord's anointed (1 Sam 26:10)?
What did David and Abishai take from Saul as he slept (1 Sam 26:11)?
What did David and Abishai take from Saul as he slept (1 Sam 26:11)?
What was the Lord's involvement when David stole Saul's spear (1 Sam 26:12)?
What was the Lord's involvement when David stole Saul's spear (1 Sam 26:12)?
After David stole Saul's spear whom did he call to from the other side on the hill (1 Sam 26:14)?
After David stole Saul's spear whom did he call to from the other side on the hill (1 Sam 26:14)?
Having stolen Saul's sword who does David rebuke for not guarding Saul (1 Sam 26:15)?
Having stolen Saul's sword who does David rebuke for not guarding Saul (1 Sam 26:15)?
How did Saul address David when David called to him having stolen his spear (1 Sam 26:17)?
How did Saul address David when David called to him having stolen his spear (1 Sam 26:17)?
David what should be done if the Lord had incited Saul against David (1 Sam 26:19)?
David what should be done if the Lord had incited Saul against David (1 Sam 26:19)?
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Study Notes
Pursuit of David by Saul
- The Ziphites informed Saul about David's location on the hill of Hakilah.
- Saul was in Gibeah when he received the information from the Ziphites.
Details of Saul's Pursuit
- Saul pursued David into the Desert of Ziph.
- He took 3,000 troops with him to search for David.
David's Strategy
- David sent out scouts to gather intelligence upon discovering Saul's approach.
- While in Saul's camp, David saw Abner lying down beside Saul.
Key Characters
- Abishai, brother of Joab, accompanied David into Saul's camp while Saul was asleep.
- David refused to harm Saul, emphasizing respect for the "Lord's anointed."
Significant Events in the Camp
- David and Abishai took Saul's spear and water jug while he slept.
- Saul's soldiers were put into a deep sleep by the Lord, facilitating David's infiltration.
David's Call to Saul
- After taking the items from Saul, David called out to Abner to criticize him for failing to protect Saul.
- Saul recognized David and called him "son," indicating a complex relationship built on both rivalry and familial connection.
Theological Implications
- David interpreted Saul's sleeping as a sign that God had delivered Saul into his hands.
- David entrusted Saul's fate to the Lord, believing God would handle Saul's demise.
Key Themes
- The moral and ethical implications of David's decision to spare Saul highlight themes of mercy and divine authority.
- Respect for God's anointed leaders, even in challenging circumstances, is a central message in this narrative.
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