Shmuel I: Perek 22

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Shmuel I Perek 22

  • After Dovid fled from King Achash, Dovid arrives at the cave of Adullem.

  • Dovid’s family joined Dovid as they were in danger from King Shaul as well.

  • 400 broken spirited men came to join Dovid.

  • Dovid dropped his family off at King Moav thinking Moav would be a safe place because Yishai was a descended of Ruth a Moav princess.

  • Shaul rallied his troops for support and loyalty in Givah.

  • Doeg Ha’adomi related to Shaul: Achimelech is in collusions with Dovid, because Achimelech gave bread and the sword of Goliath to Dovid.

  • Achimelech defended himself and Dovid. Achimelech seemed to be unaware of the events that transpired between Dovid and King Shaul.

  • King Shaul order his men to kill the Kohanim and wipe out the city of Nov.

  • Shaul’s men wouldn’t dare to kill the Kohanim of Hashem and refused.

  • Doeg Ha’adomi was charged with the order of killing the Achimelech and the Kohanim.

  • Doeg Ha’adomi killed 85 Kohanim and massacred the city of Nov.

  • Avyasar the son of Achimelech escaped to Dovid and told Dovid what had happened.

  • Dovid took full responsibility for the massacre of Nov and invited Avyasar to stay with him as Avyasar’s life was in danger as well.