1 Samuel 20–22: On the Ethics of Lying While Dodging the King’s Spears (Bible Talk, Ep. 93)

David’s now a fugitive on the run. But he’s not alone. He’s got the support of his best friend Jonathan. He’s gathered to himself Israel’s strugglers and stragglers. Oh, and he’s also got Goliath’s sword.

Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Samuel 20–22.

SHOW NOTES

2:09 / What plan does David concoct with Jonathan to figure out his status in the kingdom? (20:1–11)

3:34 / How is Jonathan presented as a model to us in his pledge to David? (20:12–15)

5:58 / What biblical theological themes appear in Jonathan’s pledge?

8:45 / How does David’s plan pan out? (20:24–42)

14:11 / Why does David lie to Ahimelech? (21:1–2)

19:10 / Why is David allowed to eat the holy bread unlawfully? (21:3–6)

25:22 / Jim and Sam offer comments on David’s time in Nob and Gath. (21:5–15)

31:20 / Strugglers and stragglers gather to David and later become mighty men. (22:1–2)

35:54 / Saul delivers a wah, wah, wah speech and orders Ahimelech’s family to be killed. (22:7–23)

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