King David
This lesson combines 2 Samuel with 1 Chronicles as those accounts overlap. For seven years, not everyone supported David, the new king. This godly king was not perfect. He sinned and tried to hide it by committing another sin. When confronted by the prophet Nathan, King David admitted his guilt and prayed for God’s forgiveness. His life was characterized by humility.
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2 Samuel 1 Chronicles
Ch.1 David respects God’s anointed (see Psalm 18) 1 Chronicles 10
Ch.2 David anointed king of Judah; reigns in Hebron
Ch.3 Civil War
Ch.4 War ends
Ch.5 David reigns over combined Israel and Judah, 33 years 1 Chronicles 11,12,14
Jebusite wallCh.6 Bringing Ark to Jerusalem is treacherous 1 Chronicles 13-16
Ch.7 David wants to build God a temple; God says no 1 Chronicles 17
Ch.8 Victories (see Psalm 60) 1 Chronicles 18
Ch.9 Remembering his friend, Jonathan
Ch.10 More victories 1 Chronicles 19
Ch.11 David’s major sin
Ch.12 Prophet Nathan confronts David (see Psalms 25, 51) 1Chronicles 20
Future king, Solomon, born
GathCh.13 Rape, murder
Ch.14 Absalom returns
Ch.15 Treason David’s reign depends on God’s wishes;
he does not defend himself (15:25,26; see Psalm 3)
Ch.16 David and supporters on the run (16:9-12) 1 Chronicles 21
David does not retaliate but waits on God. He only wants God’s will even if
it meant he was dethroned.
Ch.17 More running 1 Chronicles 22
Ch.18 Absalom dies
Ch.19 David’s return to Jerusalem, He does not seek revenge (16:5-12; 19:18-23)
Ch.20 Cessation?
Ch.21 Reparation to Gibeonites, Philistines destroyed, remaining giants killed
1 Samuel 17 (see Deuteronomy 3)
Ch.22 David composes a song of praise (see Psalm 18)
Ch.23 Recollection of David’s war heroes
Ch.24 David’s census and consequences, I Chronicles 21-29
Questions
How long did David reign over Judah while in Hebron? (2:1-3,11)
Who was crowned king of Israel? (2:8-9)
Who was Mephibosheth’s father? Why was David concerned about him? (Ch.4)
How old was David when he began to reign? (5:4)
How long did David reign in Jerusalem? (5:5)
How long was the ark in the house of Obed-Edom? (6:11)
What was David’s attitude when he went before God? (7:18-24)
Why did he want to know if any of Saul’s descendants were alive? (9:1)
What was David’s sin? (Ch.11)
How did he try to cover it up? (Ch.11) Was he found out? (Ch.12) Who confronted David and how? (12:1-15) What happened to the baby? (12:15-19) What was the name of Bathsheba and David’s second son? (12:24-25) What was Amnon’s sin? (Ch.13) What did Absalom do to Amnon? (13:23-33) How long did Absalom hide out in Geshar? (13:38) Why did David have to flee the city? (15:14) Who cursed David and threw rocks at him? (16:5-13) What was David’s reaction? (16:10-12) Was Hushai loyal to Absalom? (17:5,14,15,16) How did David react to the news of Absalom’s death? (18:33; 19:1-8) Did David seek revenge against Shimei? (19:18-23) How many giants were killed? (21:15-22) Why did David feel guilty? (24:10)
A note from your Bible study mentor –
David is nearing the end of his life. In the next lesson, 1 Kings/ 2 Chronicles, who will become king? Will he be a godly king? Will the country be strong? Who will be king after him? Will he be godly? Clue: conflicts will arise in the royal family. Solomon’s temple
What do you think? Do they have a peaceful country? Why or why not?
Keep up the good work. Step by step, question by question, you will make it through this entire course. Right now, only concentrate on the next question. You are doing well!