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07 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 15 — 2 Samuel 21

Study 15 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 21


Why was Saul's attempt to exterminate the Gibeonites wrong? How was David careful not to make the same mistake? Do we stand by our word? Cf. Ps. 15:4c.
  1. There was a law that those who were hanged were to be buried the same day. What was the reason for this law? Cf. Dt. 21:23. How does it explain the exception that is made here?
  2. What significance is there in the fact that giants troubled David right to the end of his life?
Note. Verse 19. Cf. 1 Ch. 20:5 which seems to have preserved more accurately the original text.



06 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 14 — 2 Samuel 19:40 – 20:26

Study 14 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 19:40 – 20:26

1. Analyze the quarrel between Israel and Judah: (a) its cause; (b) the arguments used; (c) the spirit in which it was conducted; (d) its tragic outcome.
  1. How was the threatened disaster averted? What part was played respectively by David, by Joab, and by the wise woman in the town of Abel?
  2. What considerations aggravate Joab's sin in murdering Amasa? Cf. 2 Sa. 17:25; 19:13. Cf. 2 Sa. 17:25; 19:13.



05 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 13 — 2 Samuel 19:9-39

Study 13 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 19:9-39

  1. Why did David not make an immediate re-entry into the capital? How does his attitude contrast with that of Saul and other leaders in the same mould? See 1 Sam. 8:10-18.
  2. What qualities in David stand out in his treatment of (a) Shimei, (b) Mephbosheth, and (c) Barzillai? What can be learnt from the attitude of each of these men to David'?
Note. Verse 11. The fact that Absalom's rebellion centered in Hebron (15:7-12) shows how deeply the tribe of Judah was implicated in it.



04 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 12 — 2 Samuel 18: 1-19:8

Study 12 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 18: 1-19:8


1. What is good and what is bad about David's concern for Absalom?
2. Consider Joab's conduct throughout this passage, separating the good and the bad points.



03 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 11 — 2 Samuel 16:15 – 17:29

Study 11 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 16:15 – 17:29

  1. What are the reasons for Ahitophel's first piece of advice to Absalom? What do you think would have been David's first thought (cf. 12:11, 12)? Is this the key to David's rather defeatist attitude?
  2. 17:1-14. Was Ahitophel's counsel good? If so, why was it that Husbai's advice won the day?
  3. How was David rewarded for his previous generosity? Notice who Shobi was (See 2 Sa. 10:2).



02 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 10 — 2 Samuel 15:1 – 16:14

Study 10 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 15:1 – 16:14

1. How was it that Absalom's 'stole the hearts of the men of Israel'? What do you make of David's reactions here?
  1. Contrast the behaviour of Absalom with that of Ittai and Hushai.
  2. Consider how the rebellion shows certain men in their true colour (16-1-14). Again note David's reactions.



01 September, 2016

Search The Scriptures —Study 9 — 2 Samuel 13:38 – 14:33

Study 9 From the Book of 2 Samuel is: 2 Samuel 13:38 – 14:33

  1. What is laudable in the actions here recorded of (a) Joab and (b) David, and what gives rise to misgivings?
  2. How does David's predicament illustrate the situation confronting God with the human race How is the gospel 'solution' at once more far-reaching and more satisfactory than the expedient adopted by David?
  3. Study Absalom's character and list his faults.
Note. 14:7. Those who demanded the murderer's death had justification according to the law (see Dt. 19:11-13). The woman based her plea on her own great need.