College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
1 Samuel 19 - Introduction
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 19
Jonathan intercedes for David. Jonathan spoke kindly to Saul on David's behalf. He brought the two together again.
David driven out a second time. Now Jonathan's good offices were to no avail. Once again Saul tried to kill David. When David escaped from his flying javelin, Saul sent messages to David's home; and Michal, David's wife and Saul's daughter, helped him to escape.
David with Samuel. The old prophet Samuel was David's good friend. Samuel and Saul had parted company long ago. Samuel had gone to anoint David to be king. David knew that he would find a friend in Samuel. He went to him in Ramah.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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Some men are determined to do evil. Some situations are of such an evil nature that no amount of good seems able to prevail. Some men are so filled with evil thoughts that they will not be persuaded by any good reasoning. Such seems to be the case with Saul. Christians will do well to realize this truth and cease to cast their pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6).
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A man's enemies may be those of his own house (Matthew 10:36). Even though David was Saul's son-in-law, Saul was determined to kill him. Michal, David's wife, seems to have lied about David's threatening her. David must have wondered if there were any good person to help him since they of this own family were against him.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. Samuel had brought the call of God to David when he anointed him in Bethlehem. Now the side of events was going against David. David must have sorely needed the asylum afforded him by the man of God in Ramah.
CHAPTER 19 IN REVIEW
1.
Who interceded with Saul on David's behalf?
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2.
What did Saul hurl at David?
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3.
What did Michal put in David's bed?
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4.
Of what was the pillow made?
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5.
Did David threaten to kill Michal?
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6.
To whom did David flee?
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7.
In what city did David find refuge?
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8.
What group of men were prophesying when Saul's messengers met them?
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9.
Where did Saul go in search of David?
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10.
Quote the proverb which arose from Saul's prophesying.
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