Test 3 Flashcards
David helps/escapes Keilah then barely escapes at Maon
I Samuel 23
Saul has priests killed of Nob
1 Samuel 22
David shows mercy to Saul at Cave of Engedi
1 Samuel 24
David and Nabal
1 Samuel 25
David spares Saul’s life for a second time at Ziph
1 Samuel 26
David goes to Aschich of Gath and becomes a Philistine Vassal
1 Samuel 27
Saul goes to witch of Endor
1 Samuel 28
David is spared from having to fight with Philistines against Israel
1 Samuel 29
David rescues Ziklag
1 Samuel 30
Saul and sons die in battle
1 Samuel 31
David’s eulogy for Saul and Jonathan
2 Samuel 1
David is anointed King over Judah
2 Samuel 2
David and Abner make league together / decide to work together
2 Samuel 3
Ishbosheth is murdered
2 Samuel 4
who does Saul get vengeance on?
Ahimelech
Doeg “telling on David” and destroying 85 priests (imprecatory Psalm)
Psalm 52
- son of Ahimelech
- escapes the massacre
- serves as David’s preist
Abiathar
what happens when David is at Keilah?
- David protects Keilah
- Keilah betrays David
- David escapes to Ziph
what happens when David is in the wilderness of Ziph?
- God protected David
- David and Jonathan see each other for the last time in Ziph
Ziphites betray David to Saul
Psalm 54
how does God protect David at Moan?
using a Philistine invasion of Israel
where does David show mercy to Saul?
cave at Engedi
David fled from Saul in the cave
Psalm 57
what was the lesson from David respecting the office of the king?
vengeance belongs to God alone
what was Saul’s response to David at Engedi?
- recognizes David’s superior character
- confesses he would not have spared David
- acknowledges David’s future as king
- requests David show kindness to his family
what was Samuel?
the intercessor and transitional figure between the theocracy and monarchy
“Abigail”
had good understanding
“Nabal”
fool
how does Abigail intervene with David?
she shows David the wisdom of not taking revenge
what was David’s 3-fold reaction to Abigail?
blessed be God, Abigail’s advice, and Abigail herself
what was God’s judgement on Nabal?
God strikes him down dead
what was David’s 3-fold response to Nabal’s death?
- blessed be the Lord
- thanks God from keeping him from killing Nabal
- marry Abigail
reasons for polygamy
- barrenness of the first wife
- desire for a large family
- political lies
- to avoid slavery
objections to polygamy
- it is not God’s plan
- it destroys the model of Christ and the church
products of polygamy
- jealousy
- strife
- corruption and ungodliness
regulations for polygamy
provision and protection required
who betray David to Saul for a second time?
Ziphites (Saul’s “surveillance team”)
how does David spare Saul’s life for a second time?
- deep sleep from God and Saul’s camp
- they take Saul’s water bottle and spear
who is Abner?
Saul’s military captain & cousin
who is Abishai?
David’s nephew and one of his “Mighty Men”
what was David’s conversation with Saul?
- David confronts Saul
- Saul confesses sin again
- here in Ziph, is the last time David and Saul meet
where does David go to in Gath?
Achish
when did Saul seek David no more?
after David went to Philistia
what Jewish city was given to David from Achish?
Ziklag
how long did David live in Philistine territory for?
16 months
who does Achish invite David to fight against?
Israel
what is God’s reaction to Saul seeking Him?
silence
what does Saul end up seeking?
a witch - “seance”
“necromancy”
communicate with the dead
what was the witch terrified about?
Samuel actually coming back from the dead
how does Saul show respect to Samuel?
he bows
what is the real sign of a true prophet?
speaks the truth and it always comes to past
what is Samuel’s four-fold message to Saul?
- God is Saul’s enemy right now
- the Kingdom belongs to David
- Israel will lose battle
- Saul and sons will die
what are three things God rejects from Saul?
- kingdom (right of succession)
- kingship (being king)
- life (Saul dies)
what was Saul’s sin that led to his death?
he was disobedient and went to the witch of Endor
what are four ways God revealed His Will in the OT?
- by dreams
- by Urim and Thummim
- by prophets and priests
- the casting of lots
who is David rejected by?
the Philistines
- dismissed from army
where does David return to after being rejected?
Ziklag
how does David rescue Ziklag?
destroys the Amalekites
what happens after David rescues Ziklag?
- David is restored by God
- meets an Egyptian
- recovers all
what was David’s spiritual instruction to his men?
- David gives God the glory
- he shares the spoils with all
what happens at the battle of Gilboa?
Saul fights the Philistines
who were Saul’s sons that died in battle?
- Jonathan
- Abinadab
- Malchishua
how does Saul commit suicide?
took his sword and fell upon it
what was the burial of Saul and his sons?
burned flesh off their bones
who reported Saul’s death to David?
an Amalekite
what was David’s response to the death of Saul?
- the Amalekite had a slightly different story
- he gets the death penalty
what is David’s eulogy for Saul and Jonathan known as?
“Bow Song”
where is David’s eulogy also recorded?
Book of Jashar (an Israelite history book)
who does David mourn and praise?
Jonathan (expected) and Saul (unexpected)
how long was David’s rule in Hebron?
7.5 years
what was David’s capital city?
Hebron
what were some things about David’s anointing as king of tribe of Judah?
- 2nd anointing
- 1st one was in Bethlehem by Samuel
who was recognized for kindness to Saul?
Jabesh-Gilead
who is made king by Abner in Northern Israel for 2 years?
Ishbosheth (Saul’s son)
between which two captains was conflict developing?
Abner (Saul’s captain) and Joab (David’s captain; nephew)
what happened at the Pool of Gibeah?
Abner killed Asahal with the blunt head of the spear
who was Asahal brothers with?
Joab
who were the sons of Zeriuah (sister of David)?
Joab, Abishai, and 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 everyday
what happened to David’s house and Saul’s?
David’s grew; Saul’s declined
how many sons of David were born in Hebron?
6
what was Abner’s defection to David after Ishbosheth accuses him?
accusation and defection
“Dan to Beersheba”
all of Israel; highest and lowest point; figure of speech
who seeks a league with David?
Abner
who murders Abner?
Joab (brother of Asahal)
what was David’s reaction to the death of Abner?
David’s reluctance to deal with domestic problems would cause him much heartache in the future
who is punished for the murder of Ishbosheth?
Baanah and Rechab