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Absalom finally saw his father’s face, but David’s heart was not ready for his son. 👉 Read 2Samuel 14:21 - 33 Q1. What verse shows that David didn’t forgive Absalom from his heart? Answers 👉 V24. Q2. Why did people like Absalom? (25 – 27) Answer 👉 He was handsome. Also, his daughter was very attractive.  The shadow of valuing appearance over the heart reappears—just as it did when they failed by choosing King Saul for his outward looks. Q3. Absalom lived in Jerusalem for (     ) years without seeing David’s face. Absalom wanted (     ) to persuade the king to call him, but Joab refused. So Absalom set fire to his (     ) field. In this way, Joab reluctantly arranged a meeting between Absalom and his father, David. When they met, the king didn’t say anything and simply kissed him. It was a gesture of reconciliation, but without his (     ). Answers 👉 Absalom lived in Jerusalem for (two) years w...

Joab employed a parable to persuade David to bring Absalom back. This story gives insight into how to deal with the conflict between justice and compassion. 👉 Read 2Samuel 14:1 - 20 Q1. When David was hesitating, what was Joab’s trick to make David grant Absalom’s return?  Answers 👉 He hired a woman from Tekoa (a town near Jerusalem) and let her tell a figurative story to persuade David to bring Absalom. For greater goodness, David should forgive Absalom. Joab needed to convince David indirectly to bring Absalom back from exile. But David was emotionally conflicted—he longed for Absalom (2 Sam 13:39), yet felt bound by justice after Amnon’s murder. Joab employed a parable (much like Nathan did in 2 Sam 12) to bypass David’s defenses. A woman presenting a fictional family tragedy could prompt David to judge the situation objectively, before realizing it mirrored his own. In the same way, God often reveals truth to us through indirect means—parables, narratives, and symbo...

Two years after that, Absalom devised a plan to murder Amnon—and he succeeded. This brought great sorrow to David and his entire household. 👉 Read 2Samuel 13:23 - 39 Q1. What did Absalom do to kill Amnon? (25-27, 28) Answers 👉 He urged David to send Amnon, and David granted it, not knowing what would happen. He commanded his men to be bold enough to kill the prince Note: Absalom pressed David twice (25, 27). He might have expected David’s refusal, but insisted on making David sorry if he had refused the second one, Amnon’s going.  Q2. What are the points of Jonadab’s saying to David? Answer 👉 ‘Not all the king’s sons are dead, but only Amnon’ ‘This is what Absalom has talked about since Amnon raped Tamar.’  Jonadab’s legal interpretation of the incident (vv. 32–35) is framed by the loud weeping of David and his servants (vv. 30–31, 36), making his calm explanation feel strikingly out of place. His words ironically expose the deeper issue: justice left undo...

A similar incident to David’s rape of Bathsheba occurs again, and because it is not dealt with properly, the tragedy of David’s household begins. 👉 Read 2Samuel 13:1 - 22 Q1. (1 – 9) Who contributed to the situation that Tamar came to Amnon’s house to bake cakes for him? (two) Answers 👉 Jonadab, the son of David’s brother David, who is insensitive to the possibility of a crime. The passage emphasizes that Tamar was a virgin and that Amnon had no opportunity to approach her. In those days, royal virgin daughters were especially protected, often reserved for political marriages. The text also introduces Jonadab—David’s nephew—as a very crafty man, whose cunning advice sets the stage for the tragedy. Q2. What two sins did Amnon commit against Tamar? Find verses in which Tamar tried to stop him. Answer 👉 He raped her. He cast her out afterward. Tamar pleaded with him in verses 12-13 and 16. But ‘he refused to listen to her’ (14,16) After the rape, Tamar asked to stay, ho...

God exposed David’s sin through the prophet Nathan. And God has forgiven his sin already because he had not died. Then, why does God bring disasters?  👉 Read 2Samuel 12:1 - 29 Q1. Nathan started with a parable instead of a direct address of David’s sin. God wanted David to confront his sin for himself—to see how (      ) it truly was, and to be pierced to the (      ). God led him to declare the penalty with his (      ) mouth, saying, 'The man who did this deserves to (      )!' and 'He must pay for the lamb four times over.' In doing so, David would feel how God sees his sin and be ready to accept the penalty. [hint: die, heart, own, disgusting] Answers 👉 God wanted David to confront his sin for himself—to see how ( disgusting ) it truly was, and to be pierced to the ( heart ). God led him to declare the penalty with his ( own ) mouth, saying, 'The man who did this deserves to ( die )!' and 'He must pay for t...

David commits adultery. Furthermore, he conspired to have her husband killed by the hands of the Ammonites. It appeared to be a perfect crime—like a fatal car accident with no clear culprit. But not to the Lord. 👉 Read 2Samuel 11:1 - 27 Q1. In the season of war, David didn’t go out but rested in (                    ). From the rooftop of his palace, he saw (                              ). He called her and slept with her even though he knew she was (             ) of a man. She became pregnant. To cover up (               ), he sent for her husband Uriah to come from the battlefield and go into his wife. However, this Uriah, not like (                 ), faithfully stayed with his fellow soldiers and didn’t go to his wife. As the first ...

King Hanun of the Ammonites humiliated King David’s envoys, which led to war. 👉 Read 2Samuel 10:1 - 19 Q1. David’s condolences were dealt with humiliation. How did this happen? (v3) Answers 👉 Although David sent envoys to comfort Hanun after his father’s death, the Ammonite officials sowed suspicion, suggesting that David’s men came to spy. As a result, Hanun humiliated the envoys, shaving off half their beards and cutting their garments. This deeply offended David and provoked conflict. Q2. To defend themselves against David’s response, the Ammonites hired allies. What four nations joined them? Answer 👉 Aram Beth Rehob, Aram Zobah, Maacah, and Ish-Tob. Q3. Joab saw that they faced enemies on two fronts, so he divided the army: Abishai led one group against the Ammonites, while Joab led the other against the Arameans. What was Joab’s word to encourage his men?  Answers 👉 Be strong! Let’s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our G...

David showed favor to Mephibosheth in remembrance of Jonathan. 👉 Read 2Samuel 9:1 - 13 Q1. Why did David show favor to Mephibosheth? Find two supporting verses for your answer. Answers 👉 For the sake of Jonathan (because of the covenant with him) v1, v7 Q2. The Bible seems to emphasize that Mephibosheth was crippled and that he was a regular guest at the king’s table. Find supporting verses. Answer 👉 Both of his feet were crippled (v3, v13) He regularly ate at David’s table (v11, v13) The repeated mention of Mephibosheth’s crippled feet highlights the downfall of Saul’s house. Yet, his family line continued through his young son. He inherited Saul’s land, and Saul’s name lived on through Mephibosheth’s son. His family survived by grace. Ziba’s household became his servants, and by David’s favor, Mephibosheth was partially restored to royal privilege by eating at the king’s table. Q3. What was David’s favor for Mephibosheth? Answers 👉 He received all the lan...

By the Lord’s help, his kingdom stands firm and strong. 👉 Read 2Samuel 8:1 - 18 Q1. Name the nation David defeated, as in verses 1 – 8 (four) Answers 👉 The Philistines, The Moabites, King Hadadezer, The Arameans of Damascus.  Note those expressions telling how great David’s victory was. He killed 2/3 of the Moabites and 42,000 of the allied army of King Hadaezer and the Arameans.  Q2. What nation was friendly to David? Answer 👉 Hamath Q3. What nations did David put his garrisons?  Answers 👉 Aram (in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus) Edom Q4. The commander of the army was (               ). The priest was (               ). Answers 👉 Joab, Zadok Abiathar was David’s loyal priest early in his reign, having fled to him after Saul killed his family (1 Sam 22–23). He served alongside Zadok during David’s kingship. When David was dying, Abiathar supporte...

Upon hearing the Lord’s blissful promise, David recognized how great and good God is, and found the courage to pray in response. 👉 Read 2Samuel 7:18 - 29 Q1. As David heard God’s message, he was overwhelmed by God’s favor upon him and puzzled as to why God did so, because he didn’t deserve it. David said, (                                      ) (hint: three words). However, as David mediated God’s works, he found why. God blessed David not because he deserved it but because God is great. David said, (                                               ) (hint: five words). The Lord took the initiative to choose them and to become (              ). Answers 👉 Who am I There is none like you Their God. The meaning of "God is great" affi...

When David told his desire to build the Lord’s temple to Nathan, the Lord deterred his plan but, instead, promised to build a dynastic house for David. This is called the Davidic covenant. 👉 Read 2Samuel 7:1 - 17 Q1. Nathan responded to David favorably, ‘You should go and do whatever you have in mind, for (                              ).’ Answers 👉 The Lord is with you. When we walk with the Lord, our desires will align with His, and we will have confidence in our decisions. And if He has a different plan, He will surely reveal it to us. Therefore, focus on walking closely with Him rather than anxious about what His will is. He will let you know. Q2. Though Nathan saw David’s idea as good, the Lord’s plan was different. Verses 4 – 7 hint at why the Lord deters David’s plan. ‘Do you really (           ) to build a house for me to live in? You don’t know what my house...

The Lord allowed His Ark to be brought into the City of David, choosing Jerusalem as His dwelling place after the Ark’s long exile. 👉 Read 2Samuel 6:1 - 23 Q1. David assembled chosen ( ) men and went to Baalah to bring up the ark of God, who is called by the name of ( ), who is ( ) between the cherubim on the ark. They loaded the ark on ( ) and carried it from ( )’s house. David and all Israel were rejoicing and celebrating with many ( ). Answers 👉 David assembled chosen (30000) men and went to Baalah to bring up the ark of God, who is called by the name of (the Lord of Heaven’s Armies), who is (enthroned) between the cherubim on the ark. They loaded the ark on (a new cart) and carried it from (Abinadab)’s house. David and all Israel were rejoicing and celebrating with many (instruments). David made every effort to prepare and showed great courtesy and reverence for the Lord. However, sincerity and good intentions do not justify ignorance or disobedience. For the Ark was ap...

Finally, David was acclaimed as king of all Israel. As the Lord blessed David, his kingdom stands strong. 👉 Read 2Samuel 5:1 - 25 Q1. When (    ) the leaders of Israel came to (      ) at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them in Hebron before (      ). In Hebron, he reigned for (      ) years in Hebron and for (     ) years over all Israel in Jerusalem. Answers 👉 When ( all ) the leaders of Israel came to ( the king ) at Hebron, King David made an agreement with them in Hebron before ( the Lord ). In Hebron, he reigned for ( seven and a half ) years in Hebron and for ( 33 ) years over all Israel in Jerusalem. Q2. After capturing Jerusalem, David returned their arrogant insult—“David cannot invade this place. Even the (     ) and the (     ) will defend it”—with mockery: “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must approach the (      ) and the (  ...