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2nd Samuel 4:1-5:10 — David becomes king over all Israel, considers the conquest of Jerusalem

David finally brings all the tribes of Israel under one ruler and starts considering Yerushalayim as the center for the nation.

David finally brings all the tribes of Israel under one ruler and starts considering Yerushalayim as the center for the nation.

Thought Questions

Why did Abner’s death upset Ish-bosheth?

What signal would Abner’s death have given the rest of the tribes?

How did  Ish-bosheth die?

Who killed him?

Why did Baanah and Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of Benjamin kill Ish-bosheth?

Who was the next heir to the throne after Ish-bosheth?

What happened to the other heir of Saul’s throne?

What happened to Mephibosheth when he was young?

What disqualified Mephibosheth from being king?

What does David think when he meets the assassins?

Why did David have the assassins executed?

Why did David go to Jerusalem after all the tribes acknowledged him as king?

What is the history of Jerusalem (Josh.10)?

What did the inhabitants of Jerusalem say to David when he comes in?

What does it mean that the “the blind or the lame shall not come into the house”?

What deal did Abraham have with Abimelech and how might it help us understand 2 Sam.5:6?

What does the Torah tell us about the “blind and lame”?

How did Yeshua “get rid of” the blind and lame?

Why did David believe the city of Jerusalem was holy even thought the Temple had not been built yet?

How long did David reign all over all Israel?

Why is the number 33 relevant to the Messiah?

Reader: Bill K.  Speaker: Daniel Agee

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