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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the first sign that Yishai does not love his son David? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

He does not give him a name.

He does not allow him to sit at the table with his other sons.

He does not give him fine robes like his other sons.

He sends him off to keep the sheep as soon as he can.

2.

Why does David leave Maacah behind when everyone else leaves Ir David? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

She is far along in another pregnancy and cannot travel.

He knows she will be safer at the palace because Avshalom will not let her get hurt.

He he still angry with her for calling him an unfit father.

He will not bring along the unfavored mother of a traitor.

3.

Why does Mikhal harbor resentment toward David? (from Chapters 6-9)

He marries another woman after he is forced to go on the run and leaves her behind.

He did not allow her to help him as Yonatan did.

He confessed greater love for Yonatan.

She is angry about all the devastation that happened to the people of Nov.

4.

Following the burning of Ziklag by the Amalekites, why does Natan speak out instructions as if the Name is speaking? (from Chapters 6-9)

He knows that only God's instructions will pull David out of his stupor and get him to move forward.

He panics and says the first thing that comes to his mind.

Natan occasionally gives his opinion in the way.

The men have asked him what the Name wants them to do.

5.

How is David able to keep ahead of Shaul and escape capture? (from Chapters 6-9)

Mikhal is spying for him.

David keeps to the high ground and has good visibility.

Yonatan is secretly visiting him and telling him of Shaul's position.

He has spies throughout the land.

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