Final Flashcards
1 Samuel 8
Israel rejects God’s leadership & asks for a human king
1 Samuel 9
Saul is chosen as king
1 Samuel 10
Saul is anointed as king
1 Samuel 11
Saul’s 1st test / battle as king
1 Samuel 12
Samuel’s sermon and Israel’s sin
1 Samuel 13
Saul’s 1st major failure (at Michmash)
1 Samuel 14
Jonathan’s faith & Saul’s carnality
1 Samuel 15
Saul’s 2nd major failure
1 Samuel 16
David anointed in Bethlehem to be next king
1 Samuel 17
David and Goliath fight
1 Samuel 18
David’s popularity and predicament
1 Samuel 19
Saul openly seeks to kill David
1 Samuel 20
David and Jonathan’s pact and plans
1 Samuel 21
David begins permanent flight from Saul
1 Samuel 22
Saul has priests killed of Nob
1 Samuel 23
David helps/escapes Keilah then barely escapes at Maon
1 Samuel 24
David shows mercy to Saul at Cave of Engedi
1 Samuel 25
David and Nabal
1 Samuel 26
David spares Saul’s life for a second time at Ziph
1 Samuel 27
David goes to Achish of Gath and becomes a Philistine vassal
1 Samuel 28
Saul goes to witch of Endor
1 Samuel 29
David is spared from having to fight with Philistines against Israel
1 Samuel 30
David rescues Ziklag
1 Samuel 31
Saul and sons die in battle
2 Samuel 1
David’s eulogy for Saul and Jonathan
2 Samuel 2
David is anointed king over Judah
2 Samuel 3
David and Abner make a league together / decide to work together
2 Samuel 4
Ishbosheth is murdered
2 Samuel 5
David is anointed king over all Israel
2 Samuel 6
David brings Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem
2 Samuel 7
Davidic Covenant
2 Samuel 8
summary of David’s victories
2 Samuel 9
David and Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 10
war with Ammonites and Syrians
2 Samuel 11
David’s transgressions (adultery and murder)
2 Samuel 12
David’s repentance
2 Samuel 13
Amnon and Tamar
2 Samuel 14
Absalom’s return
2 Samuel 15-18
Absalom’s revolt / rebellion
2 Samuel 19
David’s return
2 Samuel 20
Sheba’s rebellion
2 Samuel 21
Gibeon incident
2 Samuel 22
David’s final song of deliverance
2 Samuel 23
list of David’s mighty men
2 Samuel 24
David’s sin and numbering the people
1 Kings 1
David anoints Solomon as next king
1 Kings 2
David dies
who brings report to David about Saul’s death and then David eventually kills because he gave a false story?
an Amalekite
what is David’s eulogy known as?
“Bow Song”
where was David’s eulogy also recorded in?
Book of Jashar (an Israelite history book)
how long did David rule in Hebron (the capital city)?
7 1/2 years
who was recognized for his kindness to Saul?
Jabesh-Gilead
who is made king by Abner in Northern Israel for 2 years?
Ishbosheth (Saul’s son)
who was Abner?
Saul’s Captain
who was Joab?
David’s captain; nephew
where and how did Abner kill Asahal?
Pool of Gibeah with the blunt head of the spear
who were the sons of Zeruiah (sister of David)?
- Joab
- Abishai
- Asahal
what were the requirements of a king
- must be a brother (an Israelite)
- must not multiply horses (or return to Egypt)
- must not multiply wives
- must not multiply silver or gold
- must write a copy of the law & read it every day
how many sons did David have in Hebron?
6 sons
“Dan to Beersheba”
all of Israel; highest and lowest point; figure of speech
who murders Abner?
Joab (Asahal’s brother)
who are punished for the murder of Ishbosheth?
Baanah and Rehab
who were the important survivors of the house of Saul?
- Ishbosheth (reigned 2 years)
- Mephibosheth (Jonathan’s son/Saul’s grandson/ lame because dropped as child)
where was David’s 3rd anionting where he was anointed king over all Israel?
Hebron (same place as 2nd anointing)
what were the three reasons the elders anoint David?
- shared common heritage
- led them militarily
- David had already been anointed by God
what age did David begin reigning over Judah?
30 (for 7 1/2 years)
what age was David anointed king over all Israel?
37 1/2 years
how long does David reign for?
40 years
what age does David die?
70
how many warriors joined David?
348,800 total
what battle did David confirm his ability as king?
victory over the Philistines
what was the wrong way used to move the Ark?
using a cart
who died after moving the Ark incorrectly?
Uzzah
good leadership . . .
is ensuring things are done right
good intentions . . .
do not override bath methods
who does God give the role of building the house for God?
Solomon
what was the Davidic Covenant?
- an expansion of the seed promises made to Abraham
- unconditional
what were three features of the Davidic Covenant?
- an eternal seed/house (every generation would have a descendant with right to the throne)
- an eternal Kingdom (a realm to rule)
- an eternal throne (the divine right to royal dominion)
what was David’s response to the Davidic Covenant?
humility and praise
who were the military cabinet?
- Joab (Chief Captain)
- Benaiah (Chief Bodyguard to king)
who were the religious cabinet?
- Abiathar (High Priest)
- Ahimelech and Zadok as well
where were the civil officers?
- Jehosophat (Recorder)
- Seraiah (Scribe)
why is David kind to Mephibosheth?
for Jonathan’s sake
what does David providing for Mephibosheth an illustration of?
God’s grace showed towards us (Eph. 4:32)
who did David desire to show kindness to?
Hanna and the Ammonites
who does the Ammonites hire to help fight against David?
Syrians
what was the sequence of David’s sin?
- saw
- sought
- sent for her
- sinned
- hid the sin
how did David cover up his sin?
had Uriah killed
what in David’s life led to lust, adultery, and murder?
idleness
steps to guarding yourself
- when you begin to stray STOP and turn around
- learn from David’s sin, not your own
- walk with God and fear the Lord
- if you do sin, come back to the Lord and live with the consequences
what parable does Nathan give to David when rebuking him?
parable of the lamb
what is God’s four-fold payment for sin?
- the sword will never depart from David’s house
- evil will arise against David out of his house
- David’s wives will be publicly shamed
- David’s child will die
what are the 4 Penitential Psalms (Psalms of Repentance) David writes?
- Psalm 6
- Psalm 32
- Psalm 38
- Psalm 51
what is David’s response to divine
judgement?
- entreaty
- grief
- acceptance
- worship
- faith
- peace
“Solomon”
peaceful
what is Solomon also known as and what does it mean?
“Jedidiah” = beloved of the Lord
what were the reactions of the sin of Amnon?
- Amnon = “he hated her”
- Tamar = “rent her garment…and went on crying”
- Absalom = “hated Amnon”
- David = “he was very wroth”
how many years after the rape of Tamar did Absalom have Amnon killed?
2 years
where did Absalom flee to?
Geshur for 3 years
what Psalm does David write while fleeing?
Psalm 3
who does David enlist to help and spy?
Hushai
what were some aspects of Hushai’s counsel to Absalom?
- God’s providence stops Ahithopel
- Ahithopel’s counsel was rejected
where does Joab kill Absalom?
Woods of Ephraim
what was David’s strategy for winning the people back to his side?
reconciliation not retaliation
“Sweet Psalmist of Israel”
David
how many mighty men of David were there?
37
how many choices did David have to choose from for his punishment?
three
who tries to claim the throne before Solomon?
Adonijah
what is David’s charge to Solomon?
- be strong
- follow the Lord
- remember God’s word/promises
Oh how… (Ps. 31:19)
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou has laid up for them that fear thee; which thou has wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
O love… (Psa. 31:23)
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Be of… (Ps. 31:24)
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.