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BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 21, Day 2: 2 Samuel 13

February 18, 2019January 26, 2019 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promised Land Part 1

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Summary 2 Samuel 13:

David’s son, Amnon, falls in love with his sister, Tamar. Amnon tricked Tamar and raped her, despite her pleas. Amnon sent her away, leaving Tamar disgraced. David was furious. Two years later, Absalom, Tamar’s brother, kills Amnon for revenge. Absalom fled to Geshur, while David mourned.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 21, Day 2: 2 Samuel 13:

3a) He fell in love with his sister. He planned the rape of his sister, Tamar, and then followed through with it. He wouldn’t listen to her when she offered to marry him. Then he turned her away afterwards, leaving her little options since she was no longer a virgin for marriage. She had been shamed. He lied about being sick. He coveted Tamar (10th commandment).

b) Sin begets sin. Establishing “safeguards” doesn’t mean sin won’t keep happening. The only safeguards I see is becoming more and more like Jesus every day, praying, reading the Word, having a heart for God, and getting closer to God. That’s the only way to try and prevent sin and prevent the spread of sin in this broken world.

4) Absalom, even though he will revenge his sister, tells her to “be quiet” and “not to take this thing to heart.” David was furious, but there were no consequences for what Amnon did. David still mourns Amnon’s death even though Tamar “died” by having her prospects for a good life taken from her 2 years earlier. In Deuteronomy, the verse we need to read is verses 28-29 because Tamar was not engaged to be married. Here, the penalty is stated to be 50 shekels of silver and then the man must marry the girl and can never divorce her. None of this happened to Amnon.

5) Part personal Question. My answer: Psalm 9:9, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 119:48-52, Lamentations 3:31-62 and many, many more. All comforting verses do that: comfort us and remind us of God’s goodness and presence in our times of suffering.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 21 Day 2: 2 Samuel 13:

Question 5 is the first question I’ve seen in 2 or 3 years that are just like the old questions. No verses are given. You’re on your own. Finally.

As sad as this passage is, it is true to life in the ancient world. Women were nothing, used and then discarded, and men could do whatever they wanted (to a point) and have no consequences. Yes, Amnon does get what he deserves and does face consequences, but most men did not in ancient times.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 21, Day 2: 2 Samuel 13:

Absalom and Tamar were the children of David through his wife Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3).

Amnon was David’s first-born son, born from his wife Ahinoam the Jezreelitess (2 Samuel 3:2). Being the first born, Amnon was the crown prince – first in line for the throne of Israel.

Marriage between half-brother and half-sister was forbidden.

The name Tamar means “Palm Tree,” signifying fruitfulness. The name Absalom means “His Father’s Peace.” The name Amnon means “Faithful, Stable.”

Jonadab was a cousin to Amnon, the son of David’s brother (2 Samuel 13:32)

Image result for 2 samuel 13Did Amnon really love Tamar?

  • Amnon lusted after Tamar. Love would never hurt the other person. Referring to her as Absalom’s sister made his lust seem not so bad.

Amnon’s behavior was childish, specifying how he wanted to eat. David indulged him, like he did all his children it seems. David may have felt guilty in having so many wives, children, and responsibilities of state that he didn’t take the time to be a true father to his children. We don’t know why.

Amnon seems to be a spoiled prince who always took what he wanted.

The Law of Moses commanded against any marriage between a half-brother and half-sister (Leviticus 18:11). Tamar probably said she could marry him as a ploy to get away from Amnon.

This is often how the iniquity of the fathers is carried on by the children to the third and fourth generations(Exodus 20:5). A child will often model a parent’s sinful behavior and will often go further in the direction of sin the parent is pointed towards. David’s many marriages and affair with Bathsheba was the kids’ example.

Why does David push Tamar away?

  • Amnon didn’t love her, so he immediately felt guilty over his sin. Tamar was simply a reminder of his foolish sin, and he didn’t want to be reminded.

Was it possible for Amnon to redeem Tamar?

  • What Amnon did to Tamar was wrong, but he could still somewhat redeem the situation by either marrying her or paying her bride-price in accordance with Exodus 22:16-17 and Deuteronomy 22:28-29. The payment was meant to compensate for the fact that Tamar was now less likely to be married because she was no longer a virgin.

Tamar’s robe extended all the way down to the wrists and ankles, as opposed to a shorter one. It was a garment of privilege and status, showing the person did not have to work much. She did not hide what had happened to her.

Tamar was discarded, referred to only as “this woman.”

The revenge

Sheep shearing was a festive time, and it was natural that Absalom had a great feast and invited Amnon and all the king’s sons.

David gave his permission, just like he did with Amnon to have Tamar serve him

God promised David that the sword shall never depart from your house (2 Samuel 12:10) in judgment of David’s sin. This is definitely a partial fulfillment of this promise.

David had committed adultery, made Uriah drunk, and then murdered him: so Amnon committed incest, is made drunk, and then murdered. Like father, like son.

Jonadab brought the “good” news to David that only Amnon is dead, and dead because he forced his sister Tamar. He was probably hoping to gain favor in David’s eyes.

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David’s responsibility for Amnon’s murder

  • David is rightly grieved at learning of the death of his eldest son, the Crown Prince Amnon. Yet David’s lack of correction against Amnon contributed to this murder. If David had administered Biblical correction according to Exodus 22:16-17 and Deuteronomy 22:28-29, Absalom would not have felt so free to administer his own brutal correction.

Absalom did not go to a city of refuge because he was guilty, and the cities of refuge were only meant to protect the innocent.

Absalom’s mother’s father was the king of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3).

After three years, the sting of Amnon’s murder was not as sharp. David simply longed to be reconciled to Absalom again – without correcting his son for his evil. David’s indulgence towards Amnon is repeated towards Absalom and he will meet a similar end when he rebels against his father.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 19, Day 5: 2 Samuel 10; Psalm 60

February 7, 2019January 13, 2019 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promised Land Part 1

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Summary 2 Samuel 10:

Image result for 2 samuel 10When the king of the Ammonites died, David wanted to show kindness to his son in return for harboring him from Saul. David sent a delegation to express sympathy to Hanun, the king of the Ammonites’ son. However, Hanun took them for spies and shaved off half their beards and cut off their garments and sent them away. This was a great humiliation, so the men stayed at Jericho until their beards could grow back.

Because of this, the Ammonites thought they would attack David. They hired soldiers from Beth Rehob, Zobah, and Maacah. David sent Joab to meet them with the entire Israelite army. Despite having battle lines in front and behind them, the Israelites attacked and the enemy fled. However, the enemy (The Arameans) regrouped, attacked again, and were routed again — this time by David himself who chased them and killed a vast number. They made peace with Israel.

Summary Psalm 60:

David realizes with God comes victory. God rejects the people but also restores them. With God, anything is possible.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 19, Day 5: 2 Samuel 10; Psalm 60:

13) Part personal Question. My answer: The Ammonites mistook David’s sympathy delegation for spies, so they shaved off the men’s beards and cut their clothes and sent them back home. Very similar to David and Abigail (1 Samuel 25) in the sense of a misunderstanding/misinterpretation that can go wrong. We all can read into things and then make decisions based on faulty information, which can lead to hurting others and broken relationships amongst other things more serious when nations are involved. I can misinterpret things said to me and then I respond and then I look like the fool and end up having to apologize. Luckily, in God’s grace, I’m forgiven for jumping to conclusions.

14) Part personal Question. My answer: God. Having trust and faith that God supports you and is guiding you is key when making life decisions. Having patience in God’s timing and knowing He will do it all and having faith in God to do it all is the lesson learned here. “The Lord will do what is good in his sight” is the lesson, and knowing what is good is the result — whether it’s your good or not — is key as well.

15) Personal Question. My answer: With God we gain victory. It’s having the faith to know that in your heart, praying for His guidance, to give His victory and not your victory that is key to happiness and contentment in life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 19 Day 5: 2 Samuel 10; Psalm 60:

Although misunderstanding in relationships thankfully don’t often result in full-blown battles with bloodshed, we can learn that when we offer an olive branch and it’s rejected to seek clarification first before responding irrationally and doing things or saying things to break relationships that may never recover.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 19, Day 5: 2 Samuel 10; Psalm 60:

Commentary 2 Samuel 10:

Scholars do not know why the Ammonite nobles suspected him. However, it is common for liars to always suspect others of lying.

The importance of beards in Ancient Times

In that culture, many men would rather die than have their beard shaved off. A clean-shaven face was the mark of a slave and free men wore beards.

“With the value universally set upon the beard by the Hebrews and other Oriental nations, as being man’s greatest ornament, the cutting off of one-half of it was the greatest insult that could have been offered to the ambassadors, and through them to David their king.” (Keil and Delitzsch)

“The beard is held in high respect in the East: the possessor considers it his greatest ornament; often swears by it; and, in matters of great importance, pledges it. Nothing can be more secure than a pledge of this kind; its owner will redeem it at the hazard of his life.” (Clarke)

To insult the ambassador is to insult the king

  • The act of cutting beards and humiliation was upon David himself. And the same for Jesus. Jesus reminded His disciples: If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. (John 15:18)

David didn’t use these men as political tools to whip up anger against the Ammonites. He cared more for their own dignity and honor and allowed them to wait before returning to Jerusalem.

David was nothing without his mighty men who didn’t necessarily start as mighty men; many were the distressed, indebted, and discontent people who followed David at Adullam Cave (1 Samuel 22:1-2).

Who were David’s mighty men?

  • Adino the Eznite – famous for killing 800 men at one time (2 Samuel 23:8).
  • Jashobeam who killed 300 men at one time (1 Chronicles 11:11).
  • Benaiah who killed a lion in a pit on a snowy day and killed an Egyptian warrior with his own spear (1 Chronicles 11:22-23)

The Israelites found themselves surrounded. In front of them were the Ammonites and behind them were the Syrians. It looked bad for the army of Israel.

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What did Joab do right?

  • Attack. Joab had only one strategy in battle – attack. Many generals would have surrendered when surrounded on both sides by the enemy, but not Joab. He called the army to courage and faith and told them to press on. Courage and strength are not matters of feeling and circumstance. They are matters of choice, especially when God makes His strength available to us. We can be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10).
  • Remember what and who they are fighting for. Joab called them to remember all they had to lose. If they lost this battle, they would lose both their people and their cities.
  • Remember God is in charge. Joab wisely prepared for the battle to the best of his ability and worked hard for the victory. At the same time, he knew that the outcome was ultimately in God’s hands. God promised this kind of blessing upon an obedient Israel (Deuteronomy 28:7).

God’s warning to David about Bathsheba

Image result for psalm 60The offending Ammonites were still in their city and Joab returned to Jerusalem. In the spring King David sent Joab and the army out again to deal with Rabbah as he waited in Jerusalem. While he waited comfortably in Jerusalem, he fell into sin with Bathsheba.

2 Samuel 10 shows that God gave David a warning by showing it necessary for him to come out against the Syrians. David tried to leave the battle with Joab in 2 Samuel 10, but his army needed him, and God tried to show him that by blessing him in battle.

Commentary Psalm 60:

This is a Michtam, a golden Psalm of David, intended for teaching, to instruct his present and future generations, especially about relying upon God and nothing else in conflict.

Either God is for you or against you — That is all the difference

  • David knew that when the Lord fought for Israel, victory was assured; if there was defeat, it was because of God’s displeasure.
  • Worse than defeat was the sense of separation from God.

“But for this psalm and its title, we should have had no inkling of the resilience of David’s hostile neighbours at the peak of his power.” (Kidner)

What God does in judgment or discipline He can restore in love and mercy.

What does the banner signify?

  • The banner signified Israel’s reliance upon God and His victory for them.
  • The truth about God – who He is and what He has done – demanded that this banner be displayed.

Image result for 2 samuel 10God proclaimed how the land of Israel was His special possession. The specific mentions of Shechem, the Valley of Succoth, of Gilead, of Manasseh, of Ephraim, and of Judah shows that God did not speak symbolically, but geographically.

God said He would exalt Himself over the surrounding nations. Both Moab and Edom were noted for their pride (Isaiah 16:6, Obadiah 3). Here God gives them places of humble service.

“When David speaks of ‘the fortified city’ he can only mean Petra, the most inaccessible and impregnable mountain stronghold of Edom. Only God could give victory over such a fortress, and David knew it.

This Psalm begins in defeat, but ends in victory.

“Divine working is not an argument for human inaction, but rather it is for courageous effort.” (Spurgeon)

“For our part, there will be valiant deeds; for God’s part, there will be His hand on ours and His foot on the enemy.” (Kidner)

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 19, Day 3: 2 Samuel 9

February 5, 2019January 13, 2019 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promised Land Part 1

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Summary of 2 Samuel 9:

David showed kindness to Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, by restoring all the land that belonged to Saul and giving him a place at his table — a considerable honor. David provided for Mephibosheth all the days of his life and for Ziba, a servant of Saul’s household as well.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 19, Day 3: 2 Samuel 9:

7) David wants to show kindness to someone in Saul’s family. It shows that David is indeed a man after God’s own heart because this is what God would do. It shows David is indeed of noble character and that, like God, David keeps his promises to always show friendship to Jonathan’s descendants forever.

8 ) Part personal Question. My answer: David promises to show him kindness, restore all the land that belonged to Saul so Mephibosheth could farm it and take care of himself, and he offered him a permanent spot at the king’s table (in essence, all his physical needs would be taken care of for life). I receive grace and forgiveness everyday from God and others undeserved. I received God’s Son as my Savior undeserved. I receive mercy from God undeserved. I give to my kids daily undeserved and of my co-workers because that is what we are called to do — sacrifice for others and put their needs first.

9) Personal Question. My answer: I try to show kindness when I happen upon the marginalized and the forgotten, but I don’t go out of my way to find them. This is definitely something I can work on. God is reminding me to show kindness to everyone in my life — family, friends, strangers, co-workers, and anyone who crosses my path whom God has put there so I can reflect Christ to them.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 19 Day 3: 2 Samuel 9:

Good lesson on doing for others, showing kindness (even undeserved), and doing what Jesus would do.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 19, Day 3: 2 Samuel 9

In 1 Samuel 7 David asked, “What can I do for God?” and he proposed to build a temple for the Lord. Now David asked another question we should all ask: “What can I do for others?”

David’s question showed his huge heart as Saul was his enemy. Usually, the king of a new dynasty massacred anyone connected with the prior dynasty. David went against the principle of revenge and against the principle of self-preservation and asked what he could do for the family of his enemy.

Image result for 2 samuel 9Why did David want to help Mephibosheth?

  • David did this because he remembered his relationship and covenant with Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:14-15).
  • David wanted to show someone else the same kindness God showed to him.

We first learned of Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4:4, which says that this son of Jonathan was made lame in his feet from an accident. He fled from fear of being killed since Mephibosheth had the right to the throne. He was a son of the first-born son of the king, and other potential heirs were dead.

Later in 2 Samuel 16:5-8 we see a man named Shimei who was a partisan for the house of Saul against David. There were at least a few in Israel who felt that the house of Saul should still reign over the nation, and that David shouldn’t be king. Mephibosheth might draw upon these partisans and develop a rival following.

Ishbosheth was Mephibosheth’s uncle, and he waged a bloody war against David for the throne of Israel. There was at least an outside chance that Mephibosheth might do the same.

Mephibosheth, probably due to his disability, held a low station in life. He didn’t even have his own house. Instead, he lived in the house of another man.

Machir the son of Ammiel later showed his loyalty to David when David’s son, Absalom, led a rebellion against David. Machir supported and helped David at great danger to himself (2 Samuel 17:27-29).

What did David do differently with regards to Mephibosheth?

  • David went against all custom in showing such kindness to an heir of the former dynasty.
  • David gave Mephibosheth the honor of a close relationship with the king, which is what Jesus offers. Jesus told the disciples that they would eat and drink at His table in heaven (Luke 22:30).
  • David gave Mephibosheth servants to work the land.

How is David’s grace to Mephibosheth like God’s grace to us?

  1. We are hiding, poor, weak, lame, and fearful before our King comes to us.
  2. We are separated from our King because of our wicked ancestors.
  3. We are separated from our King because of our deliberate actions.
  4. We separated ourselves from the King because we didn’t know him or His love for us.
  5. Our King sought us out before we sought Him.
  6. The King’s kindness is extended to us for the sake of another.
  7. The King’s kindness is based on covenant.
  8. We must receive the King’s kindness in humility.
  9. The King returns to us what we lost in hiding from Him.
  10. The King returns to us more than what we lost in hiding from Him.
  11. We have the privilege of provision at the King’s table.
  12. We are received as sons at the King’s table, with access to the King and fellowship with Him.
  13. We receive servants from the King. (credit David Guzik) 

Image result for mountain flowersWhat does David’s treatment of Mephibosheth teach us about serving others?

  1. We should seek out our enemies and seek to bless them.
  2. We should look for the poor, weak, lame, and hidden to bless them.
  3. We should bless others when they don’t deserve it, and bless them more than they deserve.
  4. We should bless others for the sake of someone else.
  5. We must show the kindness of God to others. (credit David Guzik)

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 18, Day 5: 2 Samuel 7:25-29; 1 Chronicles 17:23-27; Psalm 89:19-37

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promised Land Part 1

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Summary of 2 Samuel 7:25-29:

David prays for God to do as He promises for His name and bless his house forever.

Summary of 1 Chronicles 17:23-27:

Same as above.

Summary of Psalm 89:19-37:

This sums up what God has done: chosen and anointed David as king over God’s people, protected David and struck down his enemies, God will be with him and establish his line forever, God will punish David’s sons but not remove His love nor faithfulness, God will not break His covenant with David, and David’s line will endure forever.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 18, Day 5: 2 Samuel 7:25-29; 1 Chronicles 17:23-27; Psalm 89:19-37:

12) The definition of covenant is: “usually a formal, solemn, and binding agreement; compact. A written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of an action.”  God’s covenant with David is unconditional. God promises to never take away His love despite any sin that may occur. He doesn’t ask David to do anything in return. He merely picked David and promised Him

13) Part personal Question. My answer: David is praying based off God’s promise to Him. God encourages prayer through both our valleys and our mountains. We thank Him for good in our life and ask for help when we need it.

14) God will not take away His love nor His covenant from David if David sins. There is no repercussions or warnings to God’s covenant promise to David. God promises out of His love for David.

15) Part personal Question. My answer: God keeps His promises, never betrays His faithfulness, does not lie, and His love will be with David forever. He mentions how David calls him “His Father, God, Rock my Savior.” Knowing God does not take away His love despite my sins is a great comfort to me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 18, Day 5: 2 Samuel 7:25-29; 1 Chronicles 17:23-27; Psalm 89:19-37:

Knowing God’s love is unconditional and no matter what stupid things we do and sins we commit, He forgives us and still loves us is huge in my faith and very encouraging. Praying with David’s heart is a prayer of mine as well.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 18, Day 5: 2 Samuel 7:25-29; 1 Chronicles 17:23-27; Psalm 89:19-37:

Commentary 2 Samuel 7:25-29 & 1 Chronicles 17:23-27:

David prayed from the heart.

Commentary Psalm 89:19-37:

Spurgeon thought the holy one in this context was Nathan the Prophet, not David. “The holy one here may be either David or Nathan the prophet, but most probably the latter, for it was to him that the word of the Lord came by night (2 Samuel 7:4-5).” (Spurgeon)

One chosen from the people describes Jesus:

  • Jesus was extracted from the people.
  • Jesus was elected among the people.
  • Jesus was exalted above the people.

What are the blessings God placed upon David?

In this section of the Psalm, God described the many blessings He placed upon David, the man after His heart (1 Samuel 13:14):

  • The blessing of help (I have given help)
  • The blessing of exaltation (I have exalted)
  • The blessing of election (one chosen from the people)
  • The blessing of anointing (I have anointed him)
  • The blessing of security (with whom My hand shall be established)
  • The blessing of God’s own strength (My arm shall strengthen him)
  • The blessing of protection (the enemy shall not outwit him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him)
  • The blessing of vindication (I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague those who hate him)
  • The blessing of ongoing faithfulness and mercy (My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him)
  • The blessing of exalted strength (in My name his horn shall be exalted).

“David was never overthrown; he finally conquered every foe that rose up against him. Saul’s persecution, Absalom’s revolt, Sheba’s conspiracy, and the struggle made by the partisans of the house of Saul after his death only tended to call forth David’s skill, courage, and prowess, and to seat him more firmly on his throne.” (Clarke)

Image result for psalm 89“First-born is not always to be understood literally in Scripture. It often signifies simply a well-beloved, or best-beloved son; one preferred to all the rest, and distinguished by some eminent prerogative. Thus God calls Israel his son, his first-born, Exodus 4:22.” (Clarke)

With Jesus the covenant is ratified both by blood of sacrifice and by oath of God (Spurgeon).

All of those in David’s royal line had some part of this Davidic covenant. Some of these were disobedient kings, and God had to bring considerable correction to both the kings and the kingdom.

As described in the Davidic covenant, Yahweh would never completely take His hesed, His covenant love, from the house of David (2 Samuel 7:14-16). Yahweh would remain faithful to His covenant and His word.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 17, Day 2: 2 Samuel 5:1-16

January 21, 2019January 1, 2019 by atozmom, posted in BSF People of the Promised Land Part 1

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Summary 2 Samuel 5:1-16:

Anointing of David by Samuel (circa 1328-1340). Psalter of Queen Philippa. English. The British Library, London. Public Domain.
Anointing of David by Samuel (circa 1328-1340). Psalter of Queen Philippa. English. The British Library, London. Public Domain.

Finally, all the tribes and elders came to David and told him they wanted him as king. David was anointed king over all of Israel at age 30. He reigned in Hebron 7 1/2 years and in Jerusalem 33 years.

David captured Jerusalem (otherwise known as Zion) for his capital, a city about in the middle of the northern and southern part of Israel. David built a palace, and he grew stronger as the Lord was with him. He took more wives and concubines and had more kids.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 17, Day 2: 2 Samuel 5:1-16:

3) “We are your own flesh and blood. In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.'” God had him anointed and in His timing, David became king.

4) Part personal Question. My answer: Patience as he waited for the people and the elders to come to him. Faithfulness as David trusted in God’s promise to make the kingship happen, so David never took matters into his own hands. Lots if I’d listen. Patience with my kids and my career and what’s next in my life.

5) Part personal Question. My answer: David knew he was successful because the Lord was with him. David knew the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. David knew it was all about God’s glory. God has put me in my job and in my family and everywhere I go to bless others around me.

Conclusions: BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 17, Day 2: 2 Samuel 5:1-16:

Finally, after all those years of patiently waiting and hiding, David becomes king. I picture him as content in God’s plan as he continues to follow it through. He understands it is all about God, and he is merely being used by God. And yet we see his imperfections in wives and such. We are all human, making mistakes, and striving to do what’s best.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1 Lesson 17, Day 2: 2 Samuel 5:1-16:

Prior to this, only one of the tribes of Israel recognized David as king. The other tribes recognized Ishbosheth, a son of Saul. The tribes only turned to David when their previous choice was taken away.

Why did the elders recognize David as king?

  1. David was an Israelite.
  2. David was a leader.
  3. David was God’s anointed one.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40 describes the great assembly that gathered in Hebron to recognize David as king over all Israel. Chronicles describes the impressive army that came to Hebron and numbers the soldiers at over 340,000 men. It then describes the scene: All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king. And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them… for there was joy in Israel.

Samuel anointed David when he was about 15, and he did not take the throne until 30. David spent at least 15 years in preparation for the throne of Israel.

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David takes Jerusalem

Up to this time Jerusalem was a small Canaanite city in the center of Israel. Some 400 years after God commanded Israel to take the whole land, this city was still in Canaanite hands. Because of its location, Jerusalem was an easily defended city. This made the Jebusites overconfident and quick to mock David and his troops.

Why pick Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city?

  1. It had no prior tribal association and was therefore good for a unified Israel.
  2. The geography of the city made it easy to defend against a hostile army.
  3. It was centrally located between the north and south of Israel, belonging to neither.

The Price of Greatness

  • In God’s plan there is almost always a hidden price of greatness. Often those who become great among God’s people experience much pain and difficulty in God’s training process.

Neighboring kings honored David with the finest craftsmen and wood to build a palace. The relationship with Hiram king of Tyre also showed that David was more than a man of war: David knew how to build important political alliances.

Image result for 2 samuel 5What Godly qualities did King David know?

  1. David knew it was God who called him and established him as king — not man.
  2. David knew Israel (his kingdom) belonged to God.
  3. David knew he was king for the people of Israel’s sake and for God’s sake. Being king had nothing to do with him.
  4. David knew he and Israel flourished because of God and no one else.

David’s future downfall: His many wives

Having multiple wives was in direct disobedience to Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn away.

Certainly David (and everyone else) saw these many children as God’s sign of blessing upon David and his many marriages. Yet most of the trouble to come in David’s life came from his relationships with women and problems with his children.

It is often true that the seeds to our future trouble are sown in times of great success and prosperity. In some ways, David handled trials better than success.

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