1Sa 22:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18–19 : Then Saul commanded Doeg to kill the priests. Doeg obeyed and killed eighty-five priests who wore the linen ephod. He also destroyed the whole city of Nob—men, women, children, and animals (1 Samuel 22:18–19 ). This act was cruel and shocking, and it fulfilled God’s earlier warning of judgment on Eli’s family (1 Samuel 3:11–13 ). Summary : Saul’s actions show how far he had fallen from God. His rage led to the murder of innocent priests and a whole city. Even when people try to do right, the anger and jealousy of others can still bring great harm. But God’s promises are always true, and even in this tragedy, He was still working out His plan.

‏ 1 Samuel 22:18

v. 18–19: Then Saul commanded Doeg to kill the priests. Doeg obeyed and killed eighty-five priests who wore the linen ephod. He also destroyed the whole city of Nob—men, women, children, and animals (1 Samuel 22:18–19 ^a). This act was cruel and shocking, and it fulfilled God’s earlier warning of judgment on Eli’s family (1 Samuel 3:11–13 ^b).

Summary: Saul’s actions show how far he had fallen from God. His rage led to the murder of innocent priests and a whole city. Even when people try to do right, the anger and jealousy of others can still bring great harm. But God’s promises are always true, and even in this tragedy, He was still working out His plan.