01. David laments on Saul’s death ( 2Samuel 1:1 – 27)

David did not rejoice over Saul’s death but, rather, lamented for the sake of Israel.

πŸ‘‰ Read 2Samuel 1:1 - 27


Q1. After defeating the Amalekites, how many days had passed until David heard of Saul’s death?

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?

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?

The man was an Amalekite.

He claimed to have killed the Lord’s anointed.



Q4. Find a phrase from David’s lament that summarizes the song "The Bow," which appears three times in the song.

"How the mighty have fallen."


Q5. What are the two expressions David used to denote Saul and Jonathan? (19, 27)

The beauty of Israel, the weapons of war.

These two expressions summarize Saul and Jonathan's political achievements. They were warriors in the battle, fought for Israel, and benefited the nation.  




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