10. David’s kingdom ( 2Samuel 8:1 – 18)

By the Lord’s help, his kingdom stands firm and strong.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read 2Samuel 8:1 - 18


Q1. Name the nation David defeated, as in verses 1 – 8 (four)

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?

Hamath


Q3. What nations did David put his garrisons? 

Aram (in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus)

Edom



Q4. The commander of the army was (               ). The priest was (               ).

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 supported Adonijah’s claim to the throne, while Zadok backed Solomon (1 Kings 1). After Solomon became king, he removed Abiathar from the priesthood (1 Kings 2:27), fulfilling the prophecy against Eli’s house (1 Sam 2:31–35). Zadok then became the sole high priest, and his line continued.



Q5. This chapter describes how great David’s victory was in his campaigns. The Bible confirms that the Lord protected David wherever he campaigned (verses     &       ). David dedicated the treasures from the plunder to the Lord (verse          ). David reigned over (     ) Israel; he guaranteed (        ) for all his people (15). 

This chapter describes how great David’s victory was in his campaigns. The Bible confirms that the Lord protected David wherever he campaigned (verses  6   & 14   ). David dedicated the treasures from the plunder to the Lord (verse  11  ). David reigned over ( all  ) Israel; he guaranteed ( justice ) for all his people

‘David’s sons were priests’(15): David’s sons served as high-ranking officials or ministers in the royal court, not as Levitical priests conducting temple worship. The Hebrew term kลhฤƒnรฎm is being used in a broader, administrative sense.




Verses 13 – 15 confirm that the Lord’s promise in 7:9-11 is being fulfilled. His name became great. The Lord defeated all his enemies. The people enjoyed peace and justice.



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