David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. This release from service was a blessing because David had to rescue his wives and family as well as the families of his men from the raiding Amalekites.
Thought questions
Why did Achish keep David and his men in his employment for so long?
How did God have mercy on David in this situation?
Why wouldn’t God want David to involved in the battle between the Philistines and Israelites in any way?
How long did it take David and his men to return to Ziklag after being rebuffed by the Philistine elders? What does David find in Ziklag? How do David’s men respond? How does David respond? How long did they stay in Ziklag?
What did David learn from the ephod?
Who does David and his men meet along the way?
Why is it important that this Egyptian slave have been starving for three days (Genesis 22; Genesis 30; Genesis 40; Exodus 1; Hos. 6:2; Esther 1-12)?
Were the Philistines and Amalekites friends?
How did David use this mutual animosity to his own advantage?
How did David find the Amalekites?
What does David do with the spoils he recovered?
Reader: Dave De Fever. Speaker: Daniel Agee.