2 Samuel Flashcards
Title
The book of the King
Samuel
Asked of God
Key Words
King(s, Dom)
David(s)
Titles & Chapters
Two Divisions
David’s Triumphs: 20 years of blessing (ch1-10)
- David: King over Judah (7 yrs) ch1-4
- David: King over all of Israel (33 yrs) ch5-10
David’s Trials: 20 years of judgement (ch11-24)
- David’s Downfall: Pardon and Punishment - ch11-21
- Closing Scenes - ch22-24
Transition years between Saul and David
He reigned 7.5 years
Ishbosheth
Sauls son, proclaimed himself King
Abner
Captain of Saul’s Army
Asahel
Killed by Abner, brother of Joab
Mephibosheth
Jonathan’s son, blessed by David
Ziba
Saul’s servant, betrayed Mephibosheth
Amnon
David’s son, killed by Absalom
Ahithophel
Counsellor, traitor, committed suicide
Hushai
David’s spy
Shemei
Cursed David
Amasa
Absalom’s general
How did David show kindness to Mephibosheth?
Took him to live in Jerusalem, treated him with great kindness and gave his inherited land back.
How did he fall?
What were the circumstances?
He was idle and Wasn’t where he was supposed to be.
Let sin take over.
What were David’s sins?
Idleness Lust Adultery Dissuasion Deception Devaluing life
What were the consequences of his sin?
Watching his sins conquer his children. Child with Bathsheba died.
What was the relationship between David and Absolom?
Father and son, but distant from each other.
David wasn’t there for his son while he went through manipulation, rebellion and murder.
How long did it take for David to become King?
What were these years like?
7 years from his anointing
Civil war broke out, God was working on his humility and inner man
