Questions and Answers
After being told to go home by Achish as he prepared to fight Saul, where did David and his men return to?
Who had attacked and burned Ziklag while David and his men were away?
What else did the Amalekites do that burned the city of Ziklag?
What did David and his men do when they returned and found Ziklag burned?
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What of David's did the Amalekites who attacked Ziklag take captive?
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David's wife Ahinoam was from what region?
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David's wife Abigail was from what desert town?
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After Ziklag was burned, what did David's men talk about doing?
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Whose son was Abiathar, David's priest?
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What did David request of Abiathar to consult with the Lord about what to do after Ziklag was attacked?
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How many men went with David to pursue the Amalekites after Ziklag was attacked?
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At what location did 200 of David's men stay because they were exhausted in their pursuit of the Amalekites after the burning of Ziklag?
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When David was chasing the Amalekites who had burned Ziklag, who was brought to David?
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David's troops gave the Egyptian they found in the field while they were chasing the Amalekites all of the following EXCEPT:
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How long had the Egyptian brought to David when they were chasing the Amalekites not eaten or drunk anything?
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When David asked the Egyptian who he was, how did the Egyptian respond?
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The Egyptian slave confessed that the Amalekites had done all of the following EXCEPT:
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Why did the Egyptians Amalekite master abandon him in the desert?
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To what did the Egyptian make David swear for leading him to the Amalekite raiding party?
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Study Notes
David's Return to Ziklag
- David and his men returned to Ziklag after being dismissed by Achish.
- The Amalekites launched an attack, burning Ziklag while David was away.
Attack on Ziklag
- The Amalekites not only burned Ziklag but also took the women and children captive.
- David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, were among those captured.
David's Reaction
- Upon finding Ziklag burned, David and his men wept until they exhausted their tears.
- Sorrows turned to anger as some men contemplated stoning David due to their grief.
Seeking Guidance
- David sought guidance from Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, requesting the ephod to consult the Lord.
Pursuit of Amalekites
- David decided to pursue the Amalekites, setting out with 600 men.
- 200 men stayed behind at the Besor Ravine due to exhaustion during the pursuit.
Encounter with the Egyptian
- During the chase, David's men discovered an Egyptian who had been abandoned by his Amalekite master.
- The Egyptian had not eaten or drunk anything for three days, showing signs of weakness.
Egyptian's Information
- The Egyptian identified himself as a slave to an Amalekite and confessed his master's role in the attack on Ziklag.
- He stated that the Amalekites also raided the Negev of the Kerethites and Caleb.
Promise of Safety
- The Egyptian requested assurance from David that he would not be killed or returned to his master in exchange for leading David to the Amalekite raiding party.
Key Figures and Locations
- Ziklag served as David's base, now a place of sorrow following the Amalekite raid.
- Ahinoam hailed from the Jezreel Valley, while Abigail was from Carmel, indicating their diverse backgrounds.
Critical Decisions
- David's leadership was put to the test amidst despair and tension among his men.
- His reliance on God for direction was a pivotal moment for David as he pursued the Amalekites.
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