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David grows weary of trying to keeping one step away from Saul in the land. David doesn’t want Israelite blood on his hands so he flees to Philistia to hide from Saul there. During his time under the Philistines, David continues his attacks on the enemies of God.
Thought Questions
Is it easier to face the obvious enemy or the treacherous enemy?
How is this trip to Philistia different from the first one?
Was David right not to trust Saul?
How did David gain favor in Philistia?
Why didn’t David want to live in the royal city?
Why was the king of Philistia amiable to David’s request to live in a different city?
What city did the king of Philistia give to David and his family?
What is the history of the city of Ziklag?
How long was David in Ziklag?
Did David burn his bridges in Israel?
Why did David “exterminate” all these small towns in Israel?
Did David attack any Philistines at all during this time?
Is this an example of David as a “man of war”?
Reader: David De Fever. Speaker: Daniel Agee.