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Old-Testament Survey : The Reign of David. The second king in the United Kingdom. David and Ish-bosheth. David receives news of the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. He mourns. (2 Samuel 1:19-27) He goes to Hebron where the tribe of Judah appoints him to be their king. (2 Samuel 1-7)
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Old-Testament Survey:The Reign of David The second king in the United Kingdom
David and Ish-bosheth • David receives news of the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. He mourns.(2 Samuel 1:19-27) • He goes to Hebron where the tribe of Judah appoints him to be their king.(2 Samuel 1-7) • Saul’s captain, Abner, appoints Ish-bosheth as king over Israel.(2 Samuel 2:8-11) • War erupts. Ish-bosheth is slain and David rules all Israel.(2 Samuel 5:1-5)
David the King • David enjoys continued military success.(2 Samuel 5:6-20)The capital moves to Jerusalem, where the royal palace is built. • David decides to move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. They use the wrong mode of transportation. (2 Samuel 6:1-10) • The Ark stays at Obed-edom’s house for three months; is then brought back (correctly) by the Levite priests.(2 Samuel 6:11-15) • Michal despises David; therefore, she would have no children.(2 Samuel 6:16-23)
David Desires to Build a Temple • David was richly blessed, and he wanted to build a temple for God.(2 Samuel 7:1-7) • David would not be allowed to build the temple, but God gave prophecies concerning him.(2 Samuel 7:12-17) • In his old age God would allow David to set aside gold and silver for the house, which Solomon would build.(2 Samuel 7:18-29) • David expands the kingdom of Israel.(2 Samuel 8-10)
David Commits Adultery • One evening while in the royal palace, David sees a beautiful woman (Bathsheba) bathing.(2 Samuel 11:1,2) • Bathsheba is with child, and David’s seeks to cover his sins.(2 Samuel 11:5-25) • David marries Bathsheba.(2 Samuel 11:26,27) • God sends Nathan the prophet with a story for David.(2 Samuel 12:1-12)
David’s Punishment • David repents of his sins.(2 Samuel 12:13,14) • He receives two punishments. • The child conceived would die. • The sword would never depart from his house. (2 Samuel 12:14-23) • David’s prayer for mercy. (Psalm 51) • David and Bathsheba have another son—Solomon. (2 Samuel 12:24,25)
Moral Decay in David’s House • Amnon, David oldest son fell in love with Tamar, his half sister.(2 Samuel 13:1-20) • Two years later, Absalom murdered his brother, Amnon.(2 Samuel 13:21-36) • David banished Absalom from the kingdom.(2Samuel 13:37-39) • Joab interceded to reconcile Absalom and David.(2 Samuel 14:1-24) • Absalom prepared a chariot and greeted the Israelites at the gate, turning their hearts to himself. (2 Samuel 14:25—15:6)
Absalom’s Rebellion • Absalom steals the hearts of the people and rebels against David.(2 Samuel 15:7-37) • When Absalom takes Jerusalem, he publicly commits fornication with David’s wives.(2 Samuel 16:15-23) • David’s forces fight with Absalom’s forces, and Absalom is defeated.(2 Samuel 17:18—18:5) • Joab kills Absalom and ends the rebellion.(2 Samuel 18:-6-18)
Later Years • David, overwhelmed with grief, forgets his own soldiers!(2 Samuel 19:1-7) • David returns to Jerusalem and does not punish those involved in the rebellion. (2 Samuel 19:8-23) • Other tribes charge David with favoring Judah—Sheba killed.(2 Samuel 20) • Three years of famine in Israel. Divine judgment because of Saul’s mistreatment of the Gibeonites.(2 Samuel 21)Seven of Saul’s descendants are killed, ending the famine.
David Numbers Israel • Contrary to God’s will, David numbered Israel’s fighting men.(2 Samuel 24) • David had to choose one of three punishments: • Seven years of famine • Flee before his enemies for 3 months • 3 days of pestilence from God • David chose the last of the three, and 70,000 Jews died.(2 Samuel 24:14-16)
David Worships God • David pleads with God to show mercy on the people because of his sin.(2 Samuel 24:17) • He is instructed to build an altar and offer sacrifice to God.(2 Samuel 24:18,19) • David would not offer to the Lord that “which cost him nothing.”(2 Samuel 24:20-25)
David’s Other Works • David organized part (30 men) of his military in special forces known for their heroism. • David divided the Levites into 24 courses to serve in the Temple, appointed singers for the Temple, set aside doorkeepers, along with civil and religious officers to serve Israel. • He was a king after “God’s own heart.”(Acts 13:22)