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(Reading Apr 11-Apr 18)

16. David: Trouble in the Kingdom

Key Point:
As a result of David’s sin in the matter of Uriah and Bathsheba, he continues to suffer serious trouble. Despite his weaknesses, David is still held up as a role model for righteousness.

Key Verses:
“O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head” (from Psalm 3, a psalm of David when he fled from Absalom, DB page 467).

Main People:
David, Amnon, Tamar, Absalom, Joab, Shimei, Sheba, Gad, Solomon

Outline:
Absalom’s Rebellion
Amnon rapes Tamar, Absalom kills Amnon, Joab brings Absalom back
Absalom rebels, David goes into exile, Shimei curses David, Hushai advises Absalom
David’s warriors defeat Absalom, Absalom is killed, David mourns and regains throne, Sheba rebels and is killed
Two Major Calamities
    Seven descendants of Saul killed to avenge Gibeonites and end famine
    David counts soldiers and Israel is punished
Preparations for Building the Temple
David gathers materials and assigns Levitical roles
David instructs Solomon


Thought Questions:

1.    In your view, is David an example of a good father? What should he have done differently in his dealings with Amnon and Absalom?

2.    How would you describe Absalom’s driving motivations?

3.    What can you learn from David’s reaction to Shimei? (2 Sam. 16:5-14, DB page 466)

4.    Based on the famines and plagues sent by God in David’s time, is it appropriate to see God’s judgment in natural disasters today?

5.    Why was David’s census of the soldiers a sin?

6.    David says, “I will not sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing” (1 Chron. 21:24, DB page 478). How does that relate to our giving today?

7. What key pieces of advice does David share with Solomon? (1 Chron. 28; DB pages 488-489)