1 Samuel 22:6-23 Scheming leaders means scheming followers Doeg was that kind of follower…doing the necessary to please Saul, especially with his knowledge of David He accused the anointed king and lied about the high priest’s words and actions He was a deceitful servant Psalm 52 Saul was Angry – 22:6-10 We find him with his servants, under a tree, with a spear v. 6 He berates his officers, tribe of Benjamin, That is Saul’s tribe!! Anger can cause you to think differently and Saul thought David wanted to kill him so David could become king vs. 7-8 He told his servants these things: They would lose what they had v. 7 They were conspiring v. 8 Jonathan was the ringleader v. 8 Doeg, v. 9, Saul’s servant, leader of servants tells what he saw Did Ahimelech pray for David? Did he use the Urim and Thummin to determine the will of God for David? Anger can consume you… Psalm 37:8 Matthew 5:22 Galatians 5:19-21 The Trial of Ahimelech 22:11-15 Notice how Saul addessed Ahimelech: “son of Ahitub” ( A-high-toob) Trying to disgrace the high priest 4 charges in this illegal trial Ahimelech gave David bread Ahimelech gave David a weapon Ahimelech inquired of God for David Ahimelech is obviously part of a conspiracy against Saul Ahimelech defends David vs. 14-15 What a description of a loyal family member!! Injustice for Ahimelech 22:16-19 “…you will surely die…” v. 16 Saul suffered from paranoia Thinking the priests wanted him dead Guards would not kill the “…priests of the Lord.” Doeg did it! v. 18 And killed all living in the city of Nob A Protected Priest – A Solemn King Abiathar (Ab-eye-a-thar) the priest had escaped Doeg’s murderous rampage He went to David to report Saul’s actions David would live with the consequences of his lying for the rest of his life (21:1-7) David tells Abiathar, “do not fear” “you shall be safe.” Keilah was the beginning of this relationship .