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This story has a story within a story. It begins with the death of Nahash, the king of Ammon (1st Samuel 11). David was touched by Nahash’s death and sent a condolence party. The prince of Ammon treated this party poorly and that insult was the beginning of the end of Ammon’s power.
Thought Questions
What kindness could Nahash, an enemy of Israel, have done for David?
How did the prince of Ammon treat David’s condolence party?
Why did David tell the humiliated party to hide out in Jericho until their beards returned?
What was Jericho like at this time?
Why didn’t Ammon have a large enough army to take care of David themselves?
How much money did Ammon pay for the Syrian/Aramean mercenary army?
Where were the Ammonite armies stationed?
Where the Syrian armies stationed, near what city?
What was Joab’s battle plan?
What verse is the center of this story?
What does it tell us?
Did Ammon lose the battle? ?What is the real story in this chapter?
Reader: Jeff. Speaker: Daniel Agee.