May the Lord Be Our Judge

1 Samuel 24:1-22

Key verse 24:15

“May the Lord be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; 

may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.” 

Read verses 1 - 4. What does Saul hear about David after returning from pursuing the Philistines? (1) What does Saul do in order to look for David and his men? (2) What do the men suggest to David when Saul goes in the cave to relieve himself? (3-4a) What does David do to Saul? (4b)

Read verses 5 - 7.  How does David feel about cutting off a corner of Saul’s robe? (5) What does David say to his men? (6) How does David rebuke his men? (7)  What do you notice about his example? (Psalm 2:2b)

Read verses 8 - 15. What does David do? (8) What does David say to Saul? (9-11) What does David ask God to do? (12,15) What does David tell Saul? (13-14) 

Read verses 16 - 22. How does Saul respond to David? (16-19) What does Saul say about David? (20) What is Saul’s request? (21)  What does David do? (22a)  Where does Saul go, and where does David go? (22b)