1 – In verse 2, why did the messenger have dirt on his head? Why did he pay homage to David? What did that mean?

2 – In verse 3, what did the messenger mean when he said that he had "escaped" from the camp of Israel?

3 – In verse 6, what did the messenger mean that he was on Mt. Gilboa, "by chance?"

4 – In verses 7-10, the messenger claimed to have killed Saul. Why do we expect he was telling a lie? (see 1 Sam 31:4-6) Why would he lie about such an awful thing?

What is significant about the messenger being an Amalekite? Why would Saul care? (see 1 Sam 15:19) Why would David care? (see 1 Sam 30:1-2) What did the Amalekite hope to benefit from bringing this news to David?

5 – In verses 11-16, how did David respond to the news? To the messenger?

6 – In verses 17-27, why does David imply the years of Saul were "Camelot" years? What does that mean? Was he just being generous and kind? Does he exaggerate the good things or just point them out?

7 – In verse 26, How does David describe is relationship with Jonathan? Have you ever had or wished for a friend like Jonathan? Have you ever tried to be one?