1 Samuel 21

1 Samuel 21:1-15

Contents: David flees to Ahimelech and Achish.

Characters: David, Ahimelech, Doeg, Achish.

Conclusion: If we would but trust God aright, we would not have to resort to miserable and dishonoring devices for our preservation in times of testing.

Key Word: Afraid, 1 Samuel 21:12.

Strong Verses: 1 Samuel 21:9.

Striking Facts: 1 Samuel 21:6. Jesus showed from this in Matthew 12:3 that ritual observances must at times give way to moral duties in case of urgent necessity, thus He justified His disciples in plucking corn on the Sabbath day.