◄ 1 Samuel 20:24 ►
So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon had come, the king sat down to eat. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 20:24? 2. How does David's absence at the feast demonstrate his faith in God's protection? 3. What can we learn from Jonathan's loyalty to David in 1 Samuel 20:24? 4. How does 1 Samuel 20:24 connect to Jesus' teachings on friendship and loyalty? 5. How can we apply David's trust in God to our own challenges today? 6. What does Jonathan's role in 1 Samuel 20:24 teach about godly friendship? 7. What is the significance of the New Moon festival in 1 Samuel 20:24? 8. How does 1 Samuel 20:24 reflect the relationship between David and Jonathan? 9. Why was David absent from the king's table in 1 Samuel 20:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20? 11. How could David and his men remain completely unnoticed by Saul's large army in the same cave (1 Samuel 24:3)? 12. Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20) 13. How do we reconcile the timing of the New Moon feast in 1 Samuel 20:5 with other Old Testament passages referencing similar observances? 14. In 2 Samuel 9:3, how do we reconcile David's swift willingness to help Saul's descendant with the longstanding hostilities described elsewhere in 1 and 2 Samuel? Discussion Questions 1. How does the friendship between David and Jonathan challenge us to evaluate our own friendships? What qualities should we look for in a godly friend? 2. In what ways can we find refuge in God when we face "fields" of uncertainty in our lives? 3. How does Saul's jealousy serve as a warning to us about the dangers of allowing negative emotions to control our actions? 4. What can we learn from David's faith and patience while waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled in his life? 5. How can observing spiritual disciplines and God's appointed times, like the New Moon Festival, enhance our relationship with God and our community? 1 Samuel 20 Bible Study Questions 1. How does David communicate his fear and concern to Jonathan at the beginning of the chapter? How can this apply to our communication within friendships today? 2. In what ways does Jonathan's loyalty to David challenge societal expectations? What can we learn from his loyalty to a friend over his loyalty to his family? 3. How do Jonathan and David use the New Moon feast to understand Saul's intentions? What does this suggest about their strategic thinking and faith in God? 4. How does the covenant between Jonathan and David reflect their faith and commitment to each other? How can we apply this in modern relationships? 5. Discuss the role of trust in David and Jonathan's relationship. How did it influence their actions? 6. Explore the impact of Saul's anger on his relationships, particularly with his son Jonathan. 7. How does Saul’s reaction to David’s absence confirm his ill intentions towards him? What does this teach us about interpreting actions of others? 8. How does the parting of Jonathan and David reflect the sorrow and pain of their situation? How can we handle such emotional moments in our lives? 9. How is the concept of covenant significant in this chapter? How does it tie into the broader theme of covenants in the Bible? 10. Explore the theme of sacrifice in this chapter. What sacrifices are made and why? 11. Why does David trust Jonathan, despite knowing that he is Saul's son? What does this teach us about trust? 12. How does 1 Samuel 20 challenge the traditional expectations of loyalty to one's family versus friends? 13. Discuss the theme of betrayal in this chapter. How does it manifest and what are the consequences? 14. What can we learn from David's resilience and faith during this difficult period in his life? 15. How does Jonathan balance his loyalty towards his father and his friendship with David? How can we apply this in situations where we have conflicting loyalties? 16. How do David and Jonathan's actions demonstrate their faith in God during this trial? 17. Discuss the symbolic meaning of Saul's thrown spear. What does it represent? 18. How can David and Jonathan's friendship serve as an example for us in present day living? 19. What does the chapter teach about dealing with people who have ill intentions against us? 20. How can the narrative of David, Jonathan, and Saul in 1 Samuel 20 be used as a guide for dealing with conflicts and challenges in our own relationships? Links 1 Samuel 20:24 NIV 1 Samuel 20:24 NLT 1 Samuel 20:24 ESV 1 Samuel 20:24 NASB 1 Samuel 20:24 KJV 1 Samuel 20:24 Commentaries Bible Hub