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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...