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Saul's chief shepherd; informer
Doeg the Edomite
Monarchy
Life
Edomite who reported Ahimelech's help to David and then slaughtered 85 priests of Nob at Saul's order when others would not.
Key Facts
- Massacred the priests of Nob
- Subject of Psalm 52
Why this matters
Loyalty to power above God breeds atrocity.