Bible Characters & Character Studies
Doeg
First appears at 1 Samuel 21:7
First named in Scripture at 1 Samuel 21:7 — read the chapter.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
fearful, an Edomite, the chief overseer of Saul’s flocks (1 Samuel 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. Psalm 52, title.)
