Bible Studies for Life Associate Professor, Department of Religion, Samford University The Power of Petition 1 Samuel 22:17–20; 23:1–13 Saul Plots (22:17–20) Saul vowed to punish Ahimelech and his family, even though it was unlawful to punish an entire family for a father’s crime (Deut. 24:16). Their offense was knowing that David had fled and not reporting it to Saul.…