1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 | Bible Study Questions

Read 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
What repeated words and locations are in the text?
Why does David leave the land of Israel? [v.1-2]
What is David doing in his new location?
1. What does King Achish think David is doing?
What questions do you have after reading this passage?

This chapter is difficult to untie. Do you think David's faith is faltering in these verses? Why or why not?
1. Which of his actions are sinful, and which are shrewd/wise?
In the past, it's been David's practice to seek God's guidance (e.g., 1 Sam 23:1-3; 1 Sam 23:4-5). Do we see him do this here?
1. Is God mentioned at all in these verses?
2. How might this help us interpret David's actions?
What does Achich command of David in 1 Samuel 28:1?
1. What do you think David should do?

How do we seek the Lord's guidance today? [Hebrews 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16]
1. Are there decisions in life you need wisdom about? What would it look like to seek the Lord and trust Him in those decisions?
2. "We cannot expect God always to provide us with miraculous guidance. We must always ask if Scripture commands or forbids a potential course of action. We should also seek godly counsel (Prov. 11:14), pray for open doors (Col. 4:3), and remember to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done” (Matt. 6:10)." - ESV Knowing the Bible Study
We've often discussed how Jesus is the true and better King David. What are some of the ways that Jesus is infinitely greater in his character than David.
1. How should this affect how we live?
Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
Sing Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery to God and to one another.

Read 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
What repeated words and locations are in the text?
Why does David leave the land of Israel? [v.1-2]
What is David doing in his new location?
1. What does King Achish think David is doing?
What questions do you have after reading this passage?

This chapter is difficult to untie. Do you think David's faith is faltering in these verses? Why or why not?
1. Which of his actions are sinful, and which are shrewd/wise?
In the past, it's been David's practice to seek God's guidance (e.g., 1 Sam 23:1-3; 1 Sam 23:4-5). Do we see him do this here?
1. Is God mentioned at all in these verses?
2. How might this help us interpret David's actions?
What does Achich command of David in 1 Samuel 28:1?
1. What do you think David should do?

How do we seek the Lord's guidance today? [Hebrews 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16]
1. Are there decisions in life you need wisdom about? What would it look like to seek the Lord and trust Him in those decisions?
2. "We cannot expect God always to provide us with miraculous guidance. We must always ask if Scripture commands or forbids a potential course of action. We should also seek godly counsel (Prov. 11:14), pray for open doors (Col. 4:3), and remember to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done” (Matt. 6:10)." - ESV Knowing the Bible Study
We've often discussed how Jesus is the true and better King David. What are some of the ways that Jesus is infinitely greater in his character than David.
1. How should this affect how we live?
Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
Sing Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery to God and to one another.