1 – What did David learn from Abigail that helps him here?

2 – Why did David take such a big risk? What was his mission? Why did David take Abishai with him on this dangerous mission? What did David expect? What did Abishai expect?

3 – How is this account similar to what happened in 1 Samuel 24 in the cave of Engedi?

4 – What does David say to Saul's army? Why does he say they all deserve to die?

5 – Why does David take Saul's spear and canteen? What does David learn about Saul? About God's care for him? Why does David not accept Saul's offer to "return?"

6 - What victory does David experience?

7. What lessons do we learn from this passage that relate to us? Can we trust God the way David is learning to.