Week 6: Conquest of King David

Title: Conquest of King David

Objective: 

• Discuss the character of David throughout the chapters events

Resources:

• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (2 Samuel)
• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (1 Chronicles)
• Catena Bible Commentary
• Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)
  

Reading:

• General
  • 2 Samuel 19-22, 1 Chronicles 18-21
• Specific
  • Summarize 2 Samuel 19 (David returns to Jerusalem)
  • Read and explain 2 Samuel 20 (The rebellion of Sheba)
  • Summarize 2 Samuel 21 (David avenges the Gibeonites)
  • Read and contemplate 2 Samuel 22 (David's praise)

Key verse(s):

• “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;" 2 Samuel 22:3

Comments:

Review questions:

1. Why was Joab mad at the king when he saw him weeping for Absalom?
2. How was David able to sway all men of Judah?
3.  What was Sheba’s feeling towards king David?
4. How was the wise woman able to solve the problem raised by Sheba?
5. Why was there famine in the days of David?
6. What was Gibeonites’ request so that David may make atonement what Saul has done for them?
7. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord. Mention some of the God’s
   characteristics as mentioned in this chapter.
8.  What did David want to express in this psalm?
9. Why didn't Mephibosheth leave with the king?
10. Prove that everyone paid a lot of respect to David.
    
11. Why did Joab kill Amasa?
12. What impact did the blood and guts of Amasa have on Joab’s men?
13. Why does David spare the son of Jonathan but not Saul’s other relatives?
14.  “Lest you quench the lamp of Israel”. Explain.
15. Which psalm did David sing to the Lord in this chapter? What is the occasion?
16. St. Paul mentioned in the Holy Book of Ephesians 6 what we need to do as soldiers to the Lord so
    that He can work in us and in this chapter David mentioned these armors as the power of God in us
    … comment.

Homework:

1. How did David and his household cross over the Jordan?
   a) by foot b) on chariots c) by a ferryboat d) swimming
2. How old was Barzillai? a) 40 b) 80 c) 60 d) 33
3. Who rebelled against David? a) Shimei b) Ishbosheth c) Sheba d) Mephibosheth
4. Joab was about to destroy the city, but who stopped him?
   a) David b) Aabishai c) Sheba d) a wise woman
5. David was almost killed by one of the giant’s sons. Who saved him?
   a) Joab b) Benaiah c) Uriah d) Abishai
6. There was a man of great stature who had ____ fingers on each _______and six _______ on each ________.
7. The Lord is my _________ and my ______________ and my ____________.
8. For you are my _____ O Lord; the Lord shall enlighten my ____________
9. How was David able to sway all men of Judah? (v.11-13)
10. Who did Barzillai offer to go with David instead of himself?
11. How was the wise woman able to solve the problem raised by Sheba?
12. Why was there famine during David’s time for 3 years?
13. What was special about the giant that Jonathan the son of Shimea killed?
14. Mention some of the characteristics of God from this song.
15. Mention verses that show how God was with David.