Doeg
Mentioned in 1061 BC traditional (Jones)
Fearful, an Edomite, the chief overseer of Saul’s flocks (1 Sam. 21:7). At the command of Saul he slew the high priest Ahimelech (q.v.) at Nob, together with all the priests to the number of eighty-five persons.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 4 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Judges, 1450–1051 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Saul, Abiathar, Ahimelech, Ahitub, David, and Jesse.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Places
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- uncertain location: Nob1
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Mentions
4 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Doeg 6 |
| KJV | Doeg 6 |
| ASV | Doeg 6 |
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1 Samuel4 verses
- 21:7
Now one of Saul’s servants was there that day, detained before the LORD. And his name was Doeg the Edomite, the chief shepherd for Saul.
- 22:9
But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.
- 22:18
So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.
- 22:22
Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Fearful, an Edomite, the chief overseer of Saul’s flocks (1 Sam. 21:7). At the command of Saul he slew the high priest Ahimelech (q.v.) at Nob, together with all the priests to the number of eighty-five persons. (Comp. Ps. 52, title.)