Lashing Out at God (Saul Kills the Priests of Nob)
(1 Samuel 22:6-23)

I. Paranoia and Self-Pity
A. Saul feels sorry for himself (1 Samuel 22:6-8; Philippians 4:4)
B. Doeg acts as informer (1 Samuel 22:9-10; Proverbs 6:12-15)

II. Accusation and Intimidation
A. Saul wrongly accuses Ahimelech (1 Samuel 22:11-13; Proverbs 3:29-30)
B. Ahimelech boldly speaks(1 Samuel 22:14-15; Proverbs 31:8-9)

III. Striking Out at God
A. Saul orders; the guards refuse (1 Samuel 22:16-17; Acts 5:29)
B. Doeg slaughters the priests and town (1 Samuel 2:21-32; 22:18-19; Zechariah 2:8)
C. David accepts responsibility (1 Samuel 22:20-23; Psalm 52:1-9; Proverbs 28:13)