Choice 2: 2 Samuel 1-10. David Anointed King

1.    Search 2 Samuel 1-10 and make a list of King David’s accomplishments.

 David kills the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul.

David is anointed king over the house of Judah. 

David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel. 

David grows stronger, Abner joins David but is killed. 

David kills two of Saul’s captains that slayed Ish-bosheth because he was a righteous person.

All Israel anoints David King.

He takes Jerusalem and is blessed by the Lord.

He conquers the Philistines.

David takes the ark to the city of David. 

David offers to build a house for the Lord. 

David’s throne, through Christ, will be established forever.

David offers a prayer of thanksgiving.

David defeats and subjects many nations.

The Lord is with him.

He executes judgment and justice unto all his people.

David seeks to honor the house of Saul, and restores all the land of Saul.

David defeats the Ammonites and Syrians. 

1.    Read 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for 2 Samuel 7:1-17, “Why Was David Not Allowed to Build the Temple?” (pgs. 289-90). Write your explanation of why the Lord did not want David to build a temple.

 It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles that there was too much war and bloodshed to build the house of the Lord.

1.    Read 2 Samuel 7:12-17 and write one or two sentences describing how you would feel if you were in a situation similar to David’s. Write one or two sentences describing how 2 Samuel 7:16 is a Messianic prophecy. Then read 2 Samuel 7:18-29 and summarize David’s response to the Lord’s message to him.

It would be such a great blessing to know that Christ would be born in your future seed.  I personally would feel so excited and happy.  David is promised that his kingdom will be established forever and he shall be established forever.  David responds to the Lord that God is God and that His words are true.   David welcomes God’s blessings.