Study
19 From the Book of 1 Samuel is: 1 Samuel 23 and 24
1.
In what ways did God's protecting hand cover David, and what special
encouragements did he receive? Cf. Ps. 37:23, 24.
2.
What held David back from killing Saul when it was in his power to do
it, and when his followers were urging him on? What virtues shine out
in his self-restraint, and what lessons do you learn from this? Cf.
Rom. 12:19, 20.
3.
Were Saul's words and weeping accompanied by a real change of heart?
Cf. Ho. 6:4; Is. 29:13. What does real repentance involve?
Notes
1.
24:13, 14. David uses the proverb to demonstrate his innocence. The
wicked action one would expect from a wicked man has not been
forthcoming in his case. 'A dead dog...a flea': something harmless,
elusive, unimportant.
2.
24:20, 21. Saul apparently knew God's purpose, though he strove to
avert some of its consequences
