1 and 2 Samuel

What were Saul's two big mistakes, why were they mistakes, and what was the result of them?

1. Saul decided to act as a priest and offer a sacrifice prematurely. He had no right to do this, even as king. Thus, when Samuel arrived, he told Saul that God was going to take the kingdom away from him. 2. Saul was supposed to completely destroy the Amalekites. However, Saul spared their king and some animals. God told Samuel that he regretted making Saul king.

Who is the main character of the book of 2 Samuel ?

David

Jerusalem is also called the City of _______, and was originally located on Mt. Z_______.

David Mt Zion

What was David's last sin as recorded in this book? How did God deal with this?

David had Uriah killed Nathan confronted David and David repented.

What did David not do twice when he had the opportunity and what was the significance of this (chs. 24, 26)?

David had the opportunity to kill Saul and gain the throne. However, he didn't because Saul was the Lord's anointed. This shows that David is after God, and not his own selfish desires.

What did David do to anyone who "stretched out their hand against the Lord's anointed" (1:14)?

David had them killed

What two primary promises were given in the Davidic Covenant?

God promised David descendants and a throne

What did David do with regard to Jerusalem?

He conquered Jerusalem because it had military significance and political significance.

In what 2 general ways did David experience the consequences of his sin according to the outline of this book?

He had family and political troubles

Why is it apparent God had intended to give them a human king?

He had made provisions for a king in the Law. It's theoretically possible that David was supposed to be the first king.

When God chose David to be the next king, He was taking note of his h___________ (16:7).

Heart

What happened with regard to these enemies and the ark of the covenant of Israel?

In a battle, the Israelites decided to take the ark of the covenant into battle. However, it was stolen by the Philistines.

What happened to bring the period of the Judges to an end?

Israel repented, removed their idols, and fasted. The Lord gave them victory over the Philistines.

What were David's primary sins (ch. 11)? What were the consequences (12:10-14)?

Lust over Bathsheba Adultery with Bathsheba Bathsheba conceived, and in a rash attempted to hide it, David had her husband Uriah killed. Nathan confronted David about his sin and he repented. However, Bathsheba's son did not survive because of David's sin.

Who was the primary enemy of Israel at this time?

Philistines

Regarding, 1 and 2 Samuel, who is the author according to Jewish tradition? According to modern scholarship?

Samuel is the author There was probably an editor or redactor of both 1 and 2 Samuel who put these books together from things written by Samuel and possibly other prophets such as Nathan and Gad.

Who are the three main characters in the book of 1 Samuel?

Samuel, Saul and David

Why did Saul hate David? What did he try to do as a result? What did David do in response?

Saul hated David because of his military exploits and resulting fame. Saul attempted to murder David. David chose to flee from Saul.

What event brings the book of 1 Samuel to an end?

Saul's death in battle is predicted by the now-dead Samuel by way of a with. Later, Saul was in battle and fell upon his own sword and killed himself.

How many years did David reign over Judah only? Over all of Israel?

Seven Thirty Three

What was David's desire regarding a temple for God? What was God's response?

Since David had established his reign, his capital, and his palace, David wanted to establish a house for the Lord. God told David that he would not build a house for God, but God would build him a "house" of descendants.

What is the Davidic Covenant? Where is it recorded (book and chapter)? What type of covenant is it (chart)?

The Davidic Covenant is God's promise of descendants and a throne to David. It is recorded in 2 Samuel 7. It is unconditional

Samuel became well known as a p___________ (3:19-20) and founded the school of the p___________s.

The Prophet Prophets

What part did God's Spirit play in the anointing of Kings Saul and David (10:6, 9; 16:13-14)?

The Spirit of God left Saul and was replaced by an evil spirit. The Spirit then went into David, marking him as God's anointed.

What is the historical setting, including significant births and deaths?

The period of the Judges From 1100 BC (birth of Samuel) to 1010 BC (the death of Saul) 1010-970 BC-2 Sam covers the 40 year reign of King David.

What was wrong with Israel's request for a human king?

They no longer seriously regarded Yahweh as their king.

David builds an altar on a threshing floor (ch. 24) which later becomes the location of what important structure?

This became the location where Solomon would build the Temple of Yahweh.

What are the purposes?

To record the transition from the judges to the monarchy, and then form the monarchy generally to the Davidic monarchy specifically.