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David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. After David pushes the Philistines back to their historic borders, David starts to bring the Ark of the Testimony from its place of exile back to Yerushalayim but the endeavor runs into trouble and the Ark’s trip to Yerushalayim stalls.
Thought Questions
What is the importance of David’s early alliance with Hiram of Tyre?
Why did Philistines see David’s ascent to the throne as a green light to attack?
Why didn’t the Philistines attack after Saul’s death?
What was the difference between the first battle against the Philistines v. the later battle?
How did God talk to David early in his kingship v. later years?
How did David “breach” the Philistines?
What was the original breach?
Who are Perez and Zarah?
Which one is David’s ancestor?
How did Perez get his name?
What is God trying to tell us in the story of Judah, Tamar and her twin sons?
What were Zarah’s descendants doing at this time?
How are Zarah’s descendants greater than Perez’ line at this time?
Why did David ask God’s advise in regards to the battle with the Philistines but not in regards to moving the Ark?
Why does David love Yerushalayim so much?
What was David’s presumption?
Who was Uzzah?
What did Uzzah do wrong?
What rules did David break in regards to attempting to transport the Ark to Yerushalayim? (1 Chron. 15:2)
What was David angry about?
Where does the Ark end up?
Who is Obed-edom?
How does God bless Obed-edom?
Reader: David. Speaker: Daniel.