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2 Samuel Chapter 02 TWO KINGS – TWO KINGDOMS I. INTRODUCTION

2 Samuel Chapter 02 TWO KINGS – TWO KINGDOMS I. INTRODUCTION A. A young Amalekite man told David that he killed Saul. 1. Brought Saul’s crown and bracelet as evidence. 2. Taught Judah “The Song of the Bow”! B. He has been anointed as the next King of Israel.

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2 Samuel Chapter 02 TWO KINGS – TWO KINGDOMS I. INTRODUCTION

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  1. 2 Samuel Chapter 02 TWO KINGS – TWO KINGDOMS I. INTRODUCTION A. A young Amalekite man told David that he killed Saul.

  2. 1. Brought Saul’s crown and bracelet as evidence. • 2. Taught Judah “The Song of the Bow”! • B. He has been anointed as the next King of Israel. • 1. He asks the Lord what he is supposed to do.

  3. II. 2SAMUEL 2:1 A. I like this! 1. David asks the Lord a question: 2. The Lord answers, “Go up.” 3. David asks, “Where?” 4. “To Hebron.”

  4. a) Don’t you wish it could be that simple today? • b) You ask and God replies • (1) Don’t get that clear message from the Lord. • (2) Wondered if it would make any difference? • (a) Would we do better job at obeying?

  5. (b) Israel’s history as proof we wouldn’t. • (i) Love to give it a try! • (ii) David go to Judah to Hebron specifically. • III. 2SAMUEL 2:2-3 • A. David goes to Hebron with his family.

  6. 1. David wanted to share this victory. • IV. 2SAMUEL 2:4 • A. A couple of points here: • 1. These men were the elders. • a) Genesis 49:10

  7. b) They knew Samuel had anointed David. (1) They learned by watching David. • 2. First act as King to honor these men. • V. 2SAMUEL 2:5-7 • A. Luke 12:3

  8. 1. The opposite also true. a) The Lord rewards us. VI. 2SAMUEL 2:8-9 A. Abner Saul’s first-cousin. 1. Wanting Ishbosheth to reign as king!

  9. a) He did most of the “chasing” of David! • b) Much to gain keeping kingdom in the family. • B. 1Chronicles 9:39 • 1. “Baal” = “God” • a) His name = “man of God.”

  10. 2. When pagan worship introduced, man names were changed. • a) “bosheth” = “shame” • b) Ishbosheth named for he was an imbecile! • (1) Wouldn’t be first time an imbecile appointed to office?

  11. 3. “Man-of-shame” becomes King. VII. 2SAMUEL 2:12-17 A. “Going out” to describe a military action. 1. A military action from Abner.

  12. 2. Decided to settle it by letting 12 soldiers fight. • 3. 24 soldiers killed each other! • a) Abner and the men retreated! • VIII. 2SAMUEL 2:18-23

  13. A. Asahel wanted Abner’s armor! • 1. Abner offers one of his young soldier’s armor. • 2. Did you notice that his brother is Abishai? • a) Think he heard this story MANY times? • 3. Other brother is Joab!

  14. a) If he kills Asahel Joab will not give up until he is dead! • b) It is either kill or be killed. • IX. CONCLUSION • A. 2Samuel 2:24-32

  15. 1. Do not think Joab knows Abner killing his brother! • a) It will be “bitter in the latter end”. • b) He plays the “were all brothers?” card. • (1) 20 of his men are dead! • (a) Abner lost 360

  16. c) Abner started this whole thing? (1) Not going to turn out well for Abner!

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