Lesson 3: David Anointed King Over All Israel
Please read 2 Samuel 4-5 in preparation for this lesson.
Psalm 19:9
October 7, 2014
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
REVIEW (2 Samuel 2-3)
1. Using the chart below, please fill in the following details
relating to the house of Saul and the house of David.
Name their…
House of Saul
House of David
a. Tribe of birth
Benjamin
Judah
b. Current king
c. Army commander
d. Capital city
2. While meeting in Gibeon, Abner and Joab and their armies held a contest resulting in the deaths of the twenty-four
participants. A battle ensued in which the house of Saul was defeated. How did Asahel (Joab’s brother and David’s nephew)
die that day? (2:18-23) __________________________________________________________________________________
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3. After Ish-bosheth accused Abner of an improper relationship with one of Saul’s concubines, Abner became angry and
determined to turn Saul’s kingdom over to David (3:6-10). After Abner sent messengers to David, with what key groups of
people did Abner consult? (3:17-19a) _______________________________________________________________________
In Hebron, Abner explained to David his plan to gather the nation so that David would become their king (3:20-21). The two
men parted in peace. After returning from a raid, Joab learned of Abner’s visit and concluded Abner had deceptive motives
(3:22-25). What did Joab do after secretly calling Abner back to Hebron? (3:26 -27) __________________________________
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4. David’s response to Abner’s death pleased the people and convinced them that David was innocent in the matter. Name
several ways David responded to Abner’s death. (3:28-39) ______________________________________________________
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THE DEATH OF ISH-BOSHETH (2 Samuel 4)
5. How did Ish-bosheth and all Israel respond to the death of Abner? (4:1) ___________________________________________
Why do you think they responded this way? _________________________________________________________________
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6. Baanah and Rechab were commanders of two of Ish-bosheth’s raiding bands (4:2-3). What did these two men do to Ishbosheth? (4:5-7) _______________________________________________________________________________________
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7. Since they had killed the son of David’s enemy, Baanah and Rechab thought that Ish -bosheth’s head would bring them a
reward. In fact, they told David that the LORD had avenged Da vid (4:8). In response, what did David remind them had been
the Amalekite’s reward for bringing him news of Saul’s death? (4:9-10) ___________________________________________
How did the Amalekite’s actions compare to what these men had done? (4:11) _____________________________________
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DAVID ANOINTED KING OVER ALL ISRAEL (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
8. Now that Abner, Saul’s commander, and Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, were dead, what did all the tribes and elders of Israel come
to Hebron to do? (5:1-3; see also 1 Chronicles 11:1-3) __________________________________________________________
What three things did the Israelites now acknowledge about David (5:1-2), that they had previously known? (1 Samuel
references)
a. 5:1b: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
b. 5:2a (see also 1 Samuel 18:5, 16, 30; 19:8): ______________________________________________________________
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c. 5:2b (see also 1 Samuel 13:14; 16:1; 23:16-17; 24:20; 28:17): ________________________________________________
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9. Before this third anointing, what did David and the elders of Israel do before the LORD at Hebron? (5:3) _________________
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What was the demeanor of the Is raelites at this time? (1 Chronicles 12:38-40) ______________________________________
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David was thirty years old when he became king over all Israel and he rei gned a total of forty years. How long did he wait on
God before ALL Israel recognized him as their king? (5:4-5) _____________________________________________________
In addition to these years of waiting to become king over all Israel , David previously spent many years serving King Saul,
fighting Israel’s battles, and running from Saul while in fear of his life. How is David’s example of waiting on G od
encouraging to your life and circumstances? _________________________________________________________________
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A NEW CAPITAL IS ESTABLISHED (2 Samuel 5:6-16; see also 1 Chronicles 11:4-9)
10. To what city did David go and fight the Jebusites? (5:6) ________________________________________________________
The Jebusites considered their city to be so impenetrable, they thought their blind and lame residents could even defend the
city from David. What did David do that day? (5:7) ____________________________________________________________
What was David’s strategy for capturing the stronghold of his enemies? (5:8) ______________________________________
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11. David expanded the city and he personally became greater and greater (5:9-10). How was David’s house built in Jerusalem?
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What was the secret to David’s success? (5:10, 12; see also 1 Samuel 16:13; 18:14; 30:6b) ____________________________
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As believers, we recognize that true success comes from knowing, obeying and trusting God through His Word. Yet,
sometimes we measure success by different standards or we neglect to regularly read the Word, walk in the Spirit, and pray
for God’s wisdom and direction. Name some practical ways David’s example challenges you to seek true success in your life.
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12. What does 2 Samuel 5:13-15 say that David also did in Jerusalem?________________________________________________
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In Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Moses gave the Israelites laws concerning future kings. According to17:17, what can you
conclude about David’s actions? ___________________________________________________________________________
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DAVID DEFEATS THE PHILISTINES (2 Samuel 5:17-25; see also 1 Chronicles 14:8-17)
13. In addition to the major accomplishment of establishing a centrally located capital, David experienced great success in
defeating the Philistines. Evidently the Philistines were not concerned about David when he ruled only in Hebron, but
sought him out when he became king over all Israel. As was the case many times before, what did David do when he
learned of the Philistines’ intentions? (5:19a) ________________________________________________________________
The LORD gave David victory. Why did David name that place Baal -perazim (“the master of breakthrough”)? (5:20) _______
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14. When the Philistines came up against David once again, what did the LORD tell David to do? (5:22 -24) __________________
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What happened when David obeyed the LORD exactly how he was told? (5:25) _____________________________________
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How does this compare to the choices made by Saul? (1 Chronicles 10:13 -14) ______________________________________
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On Sunday, September 21, Pastor Doran preached two excellent sermons related to obedience. From John 15, we learn that
because the Father loves the Son, He gave Him commandments, and because Jesus loves the Father, He kept those
commands. Likewise, because Jesus loves us, He gives us commandments , and because we love Jesus, we keep His
commandments. When we do this, we experience true JOY! From 1 Timothy 3, we were reminded that Jesus Christ is
working through His church and that the behavior of each individual memb er helps or hinders that work. From the example
of David and from Sunday’s sermons, in what specific ways are you challenged about your personal obedience to Christ? ___
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