Saul & David

17. After David announces judgment on the legal parable, Nathan states, "_____ are that man!" (2 Sam 12:7)

YOU

How many times is David called "a man after God's own heart"?

-1 or zero (I will find a man after my own heart, and then finds david) -Not called this after he was chosen

When we are first introduced to Saul, what attributes and impression does the narrator give? (1 Sam 9)

-A Benjaminite, handsome, tall, rich, and son of Kish (from a good family), stupid/airheadish (not a good leader)

Nathan approaches David with a legal parable. What is it about?

-A man and his little sheep, the diea that the rich man kills the poor man that he raised and loved. David says this man deserves to die and Nathan says you are that man! Hahaha.

Know what happens with Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom.

-Amnon lusts after Tamar and rapes her. Tamars full brother Absalom kills Amnon and david just exiles Absalom, but he gets and army and comes back rapes all of davids wives on top of the temple. David comes back and defeats them tho.

Know that David is politically wise. In what ways does David show natural leadership abilities and political savvy?

-David becomes king after uniting the north and south in lament for Saul. -He seizes Jebus (a non-Israelite city) and makes it an impartial capital (Jerusalem) -David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, giving it religious legitimization -David builds and expands the "house" (land) of God - largest Israelite territory since the conquest.

Initially, Saul brought David into his halls for help, why?

-David first appears in the halls of Saul as a musician (harp) because of Saul's madness and evil spirit from his mistake. -David was facing Goliath on the battlefield.

Compare the character of David and Uriah in 2 Samuel 11.

-David: the coward, creep, etc. -Uriah: the faithful, righteous, etc.

What are the major tenants of the Davidic Covenant?

-Great Name -Peace in the land forever -Everlasting dynasty -Son would build temple -God would be father to David's descendants -God would discipline, but not abandon David's line if they have done wrong

How did Saul try to eliminate David BEFORE David fled the kingdom?

-He tries to kill him multiple times, escalating in his attempts, but David was saved by Saul's own children, Jonathan and Michel

What is odd about Samuel's behavior when Saul is rejected?

-He was seen as trying to sabotage Saul, so was he neglecting his job as the prophet (and therefore intercessor) in the story? (Samuel spoke without consulting God first (there was no time to) when Saul was rejected)

What characteristics of David does the incident with Bathsheba and Uriah emphasize?

-Not many good ones. Peeping Tom, lazy, adulteress, backstabbing, etc.

Compare/Contrast Saul with the young servant boy in 1 Samuel 9. What does this tell you about the strengths and pitfalls of Saul's kingship

-Saul: Let's go back, we don't have anything to give him..., lets go! (rollover) -Servant: Do you want to visit the seer first? I do! I have silver! (leader) -This shows that he's not a natural born leader, and that he is willing to allow other's to take the lead (however it shows that he was a good listener)

How was the Davidic covenant distorted after David's sin?

-The sword entered his house (violent and destruction)

Why was Saul rejected? What is Saul's sin (best and worst case scenarios)?

-men about to go to battle and Samuel did not arrive to bless them on time- after the men began to slip away, Saul gave the offering himself. -1st possibility: He assumed the role of priest, which was not given to him, Centralizing power. -2nd possibility: Samuel was trying to sabotage Saul and was waiting to call him out on a mistake. Once he did, God backed his prophet.

Who protects David when Saul is trying to kill him?

-protected by Saul's son (Jonathan) and daughter (michal)

Finish this sentence, "Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the __________ of the ____________ " (1 Samuel 17:26b). And who said this and why?

ARMIES; LIVING GOD -David says this to the men who are frightened of Goliath and didn't think that they could defeat him.

Complete this sentence, "Saul killed ______, David killed _____-_____-______."

THOUSANDS; TENS-OF-THOUSANDS