1. 1 Samuel 22:9 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What did Doeg hope to gain by sharing details of David’s visit to Ahimelech?

1 Samuel 22:9 (ESV)

9 Then answered Doeg the Edomite, who stood by the servants of Saul, “I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub,

Doeg saw an opportunity to grow his favour and influence with Saul.1 Having heard about the prospect of having fields and vineyards, he shared details of David’s visit with the hope of thereby enriching himself.