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Lesson 12 Philistines Reject David 1S 29 David vs. Amalekites 1S 30 Saul’s Death 1S 31

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 Achish Refuses Helpvv Israel camped at Jezreel Philistines gathering at Aphek Ph. rulers on march question Achish about the Hebrews marching at rear Achish defends David as having been his ally for a year Philistines Reject David Ch. 29

 Achish Refuses Helpvv Chron 12:19-22 Defectors aid David Men of Manasseh Seven leaders of units of a thousand Helped David against raiding bands Brave men who became commanders in David’s army Philistines Reject David Ch. 29

 Achish Refuses Helpvv Ph. rulers angry with Achish, demand the Hebrews return lest they turn against them in battle to regain Saul’s favor Achish relents and has David return with men back to Ziklag David and men leave early in the morning Philistines Reject David Ch. 29

 Amalekites Take Captivesvv. 1-8 David and men reach Ziklag on 3 rd day Amalakites had raided Negev and Ziklag and had left Ziklag burned Women, young and old citizens, taken captive – none killed David and men weep mightily Ahinoam and Abigail among captives David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Amalekites Take Captives vv. 1-8 David greatly distressed with talk of stoning him David found strength in the Lord his God Calls Abiathar to bring ephod for inquiry Shall he pursue enemy? Will he overtake them? Ans: Pursue, you will succeed in rescue David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Captives Recoveredvv David with 600 pursue to Besor Ravine 200 too weary to cross; 400 continue Egyptian found in field and brought to David for questioning Egyptian had no water or food for three days/nights; given water and food (pressed figs, cakes of raisins) David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Captives Recoveredvv David asks about the Egyptian’s circumstances Slave of Amalekite, abandoned when he became ill three days ago, told of raids and burning Ziklag David asks if he can lead them to enemy Egyptian agrees provided his life is spared David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Women Recoveredvv David is led to Amalekites who were found scattered over countryside eating, drinking, reveling in plunder taken from Philistines and Judah David battles from dusk until evening of next day 400 young men escape on camels David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Captives Recoveredvv David recovers everything taken from Ziklag and even more! David brings all back with men saying “This is David’s plunder.” David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Rule of Plunder Establishedvv David, 400 men, the rescued, and plunder return to the 200 men left at Besor Ravine Evil men and troublemakers do not wish to share plunder David intercedes, gives God the credit, orders that all will share alike (statute) Num 31:27-47; Josh 22:8 David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

 Plunder Shared With Judahvv David returns to Ziklag Some of plunder sent to elders of Judah as a present from the plunder of the Lord’s enemies Sent to those places where David had roamed (i.e. had given him assistance and protection) David vs. Amalekites Ch. 30

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 Deaths of Saul and Jonathanvv Meanwhile… the Philistines are in battle against Saul and Israelites near Mt. Gilboa Ph. press hard against Saul and kill Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-shua Archers overtake Saul and wound him critically Saul’s Demise Ch. 31

 Deaths of Saul and Jonathanvv Saul asks his armor-bearer to run him through with sword to prevent torture and death at the hands of the Ph. Armor-bearer terrified and refuses Saul falls on his own sword Armor-bearer likewise Israel’s army defeated, citizens flee Saul’s Demise Ch. 31

 Deaths of Saul and Jonathanvv Philistines occupy Israeli towns Next day, Ph. strip the dead and find Saul and sons Cut off Saul’s head, strip armor, send out messengers with news Armor put in temple of Ashtoreths; Saul and sons bodies fastened to wall of Beth Shan Saul’s Demise Ch. 31

 Bodies Buriedvv People of Jabesh-Gilead hear of what Philistines had done to Saul All their valiant men journey through night to Beth Shan Bodies of Saul and sons taken down from wall, returned to Jabesh and burned bones buried under tamarisk tree; they fast for seven days Saul’s Demise Ch. 31

 Reason for Saul’s Death 1 Chron. 10:13-14  News Injures Jonathan’s Son 2 Sam. 4:4 Saul’s Demise

(1) God provides a way of escape from evil David in a compromising position in marching with the Philistines 1 Cor. 10:13 Heb. 2:18 James 1:12 2 Peter 2:9

(2)When things go horribly wrong, consult and trust in God’s Word David when threatened with being stoned, turned to the Lord for answers Psalms 32:10; 115:11; 118:8 Proverbs 3:5; 29:25 Nahum 1:7; 1 Timothy 5:5

(3)Respect parental authority Jonathan, although knowing his father had forsaken God, remained loyal until death Ephesians 6:1-2 Colossians 3:20 Ezekiel 20:18-20

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