1 Samuel 21 - Introduction
* David with Ahimelech. (1-9) David at Gath feigns himself mad. (10-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
* David with Ahimelech. (1-9) David at Gath feigns himself mad. (10-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-9 David, in distress, fled to the tabernacle of God. It is great comfort in a day of trouble, that we have a God to go to, to whom we may open our cases, and from whom we may ask and expect direction. David told Ahimelech a gross untruth. What shall we say to this? The Scripture does not conceal... [ Continue Reading ]
10-15 God's persecuted people have often found better usage from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet he began to be afraid. His conduct was degrading, and discovered wavering in his faith and courage. The more simply we depend on God, and obey him, the... [ Continue Reading ]