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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 (  ...

Ish-bosheth was assassinated by his own men, who held a grudge against Saul. Meanwhile, another of Saul’s descendants, Mephibosheth, became crippled during a desperate escape. This chapter marks the fall of Saul’s house. 👉 Read 2Samuel 4:1 - 12 Q1. Ish Bosheth the son of (           ) had two men, named (           ) and (           ). They were the (            ).  Answers 👉 Ish Bosheth the son of ( Saul ) had two men, named ( Baanah ) and ( Recab ). They were the ( Beerothites ). Beeroth was one of the Gibeonite towns that were annexed to the Israelites through the Gibeonite contract in Joshua 9:17. However, later, Saul, out of misguided jealousy for Israel, attempted to exterminate the Gibeonites, as later acknowledged in 2 Samuel 21.  Although 2 Samuel 4:3 does not explicitly state that the Beerothites fled because of Saul’s attack, they likel...

David must have rejoiced upon hearing Abner’s proposal and likely saw it as part of God’s providence. But instead, it brought trouble to David.  👉 Read 2Samuel 3:22 - 39   Q1. Joab was not happy that David had let Abner leave in ( ). Joab secretly called Abner back to ( ) and killed him because of the blood of ( ), his brother. David became very angry about this and put a ( ) on Joab and his house.  Answers 👉 Joab was not happy that David had sent Abner away in (peace). Joab secretly called Abner back to (Hebron) and killed him because of the blood of (Asahel), his brother. David became very angry about this and put a (curse) on Joab and his house.  Q2. What are the three things David did to make clear that he didn’t plan the assassination? (vv. 31–32, 33–34, 35)  Answer 👉 He announced an official mourning and personally led the funeral procession.  He made a lament for Abner.  He refused to eat anything until sunset.  “You fe...

David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker. 👉 Read 2Samuel 3:1 - 21   Q1. (      ) was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of (       ) was becoming increasingly weaker. (         ) sons were born to David in Hebron. Answers 👉 David, Saul, six  The birth of sons signifies that David’s house is being established, while Ish-Bosheth, the remaining son of Saul, is gradually losing influence among Saul’s remaining followers.  Remember, Saul earnestly desired to establish his house and dynasty.  Verse 1 serves as a summary of chapter 3. Q2. What incident caused Abner to decide to hand over the kingdom to David?  Answers 👉 Abner slept with Saul’s concubine, and Ish-Bosheth rebuked him for it.  In ancient culture, sleeping with the wife (or concubine) of a deceased king implied a claim to his kingdom. Abner’s actions could be s...

David became king over Judah, while Ish-Bosheth, a remaining son of Saul, became king over the rest of Israel. 👉 Read 2Samuel 2:1 - 32 Q1. Having inquired of the (       ), David and his followers moved to (      ) and settled there. The people of (      ) anointed him as king. Also, David sent messengers to (        ) to commend them for their loyalty to Saul and to inform them that he had become king over Judah. Answers 👉 Having inquired of the (Lord), David and his followers moved to (Hebron) and settled there. The people of (Judah) anointed him as king. Also, David sent messengers to (Jabesh Gilead) to commend them for their loyalty to Saul and to inform them that he had become king over Judah. He had not inquired when he went down to the Philistine territory. Now, he inquired of the Lord about this move. David was wise and tolerant in embracing the people of Jabesh Gilead, who had remained loyal to Sa...

David did not rejoice over Saul’s death but, rather, lamented for the sake of Israel. 👉 Read 2Samuel 1:1 - 27 Q1. After defeating the Amalekites, how many days had passed until David heard of Saul’s death? Answers 👉 Two days. The author wrote, “on the third day.” The capture of Ziklag marked the lowest point in David’s life, but God granted him relief as soon as his period of discipline ended. Q2. What did the man expect from David when he reported Saul’s death? What verses support your answer? Answer 👉 A reward. • Verses 1–2: This man came directly from the battlefield to report the news to David for the first time. The battlefield near Mount Gilboa was in the north, while Ziklag was in the south. • Verse 4: The man reported the deaths of Saul and Jonathan without being asked. • Verse 10: He presented Saul’s crown and bracelet, addressing David as “my lord,” implying, “Now you are the king of Israel.” Q3. What would be the two reasons David killed the man? An...

Following the omen given by the spirit of Samuel, Saul and his three sons died the next day.  👉 Read 1Samuel 31:1 - 13 Q1. Saul suicide to avoid being killed by the (                ) Philistines. Saul, his three sons, and all his men died together on (                ). The residents in the valley saw Saul and his sons dead and (              ) the cities and fled.  Answers 👉 Saul suicide to avoid being killed by the (uncircumcised) Philistines. Saul, his three sons, and all his men died together on ( that day ). The residents in the valley saw Saul and his sons dead and (abandoned) the cities and fled.  The Bible narrates the story in a way that centers on the death of Saul and his three sons, unfolding the events and consequences that follow their demise. Q2. The Philistines sent messengers to announce the death of Saul in the (  ...

He faced his greatest danger at the very place where David had once enjoyed security. 👉 Read 1Samuel 30:1 - 31 Q1. When David and his men had joined the Philistine camp, the Amalekites raided and burned their town Ziklag. What are the three points that the Bible describes about the situation? (2, 3-4, 5-6)  Answers 👉 The Amalekites didn’t kill anyone but took their families captive. David and his men wept aloud in deep grief over the loss of their loved ones. Though David was greatly distressed, he found strength in the Lord his God. On the third day: Why does the author mention the date? It took David and his men three days to return from the battlefield in northern Israel to Ziklag in the south—a distance of about 180 km, requiring around 40 hours of walking. They likely traveled as quickly as possible, anxious about the safety of their homes. During their absence of at least a week, the Amalekites raided these towns, which were left vulnerable because the men had bee...

David was trusted by Achish but not by the other Philistine leaders. Thus, the Lord delivered David from a predicament: He needed to fight against Israel. 👉 Read 1Samuel 29:1- 11 Q1. David and his men joined the army of Achish to attack Israel. How did it come that David was saved from attacking his own people? Answers 👉 The Philistine leaders rejected David. Q2. "Even during David’s unwise decision to enter the land of the Philistines, God protected him. He persuaded Achish of David’s loyalty, granting David a degree of safety. At the same time, God caused the other Philistine leaders to recognize the threat David posed, which led them to send him away from the battlefield. Find related verses." Convincing Achish of David's loyalty: (three verses): Convincing the other Philistine leaders of David's threat: (four verses): Answer 👉 Verses 3, 6, and 9; verses 4–6 and 9 The Bible records that David was asked to get up ‘early’ in the morning to leave and...

Amid the Philistine invasion, Saul, having been rejected in his inquiry of God, resorted to a witch who summoned the spirit of the dead. His dependence on a dead man's spirit rather than the living God foreshadows his imminent downfall. 👉 Read 1Samuel 28:1 - 25 Q1. What was David's dilemma? (v1-2) Answers 👉 Achish asked David to fight against Israel for the Philistines. Q 2. (3 – 11) What was Saul’s dilemma?  Answer 👉 He had no one to tell him about how to win the battle. Samuel had died and no mediums were in the land. God was ignoring his direct inquiry. Finally, he ended up asking a witch for help. The Bible details how Saul sought out a witch and assured her of her safety by disguising himself and even swearing in God's name. How could Saul, who had previously banned mediums from his kingdom, now seek one? When he had Samuel, he needed no mediums. But now, with no one to tell him his fortune, he sought guidance even from a witch. Saul had a pattern...