Doeg the Edomite Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on doeg the edomite bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)
Of what nation was Doeg?
Answer: Edom
Study note. 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'Doeg, an Edomite.'
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)
What office did Doeg hold under Saul?
Answer: Chiefest of the herdmen
Study note. 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Saul.'
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)
Where did Doeg see David and Ahimelech?
Answer: Nob
Study note. 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'detained before the LORD.'
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)
Why was Doeg there?
Answer: Detained before the LORD
Study note. 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV).
Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV)
To whom did Doeg report seeing David?
Answer: Saul
Study note. 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV) — Doeg answered Saul.
Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)
How many men did Doeg slay among the priests?
Answer: 85
Study note. 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV) — 'fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.'
Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 22:19 (KJV)
What city did Doeg smite afterward?
Answer: Nob, the city of the priests
Study note. 1 Samuel 22:19 (KJV) — 'Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword.'
Lesson 8 · Psalms 52 (KJV)
Which psalm is titled concerning Doeg?
Answer: Psalm 52
Study note. Psalm 52 title (KJV) — 'when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul.'
Lesson 9 · Psalms 52:2 (KJV)
What does Psalm 52 say of his tongue?
Answer: It devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor
Study note. Psalm 52:2 (KJV) — 'Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.'
Lesson 10 · Psalms 52:5 (KJV)
What does David say God shall do to such a man?
Answer: Destroy him for ever
Study note. Psalm 52:5 (KJV) — 'God shall likewise destroy thee for ever.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does doeg the edomite bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?