• David mourns over Saul and Jonathon. 2 Sam. 1:12
  • David writes a song for him
• David asks God for guidance 2 Sam. 2:1
• Anointed King of Judah 2 Sam. 2:4
• Abner makes Ishbosheth King of Israel 2 Sam. 2:8,9
  • There was much fighting, but never started by David.
  • David grieved over all the killing.
• David welcomes Abner’s attempt at peace. 2 Sam. 3:17,20
  • Joab was suspicious 2 Sam. 3:26 and kills him.
• David is made King in Israel. 2 Sam. 5:6,7
• David succeeded against his enemies and built himself a home.

2 Samuel 5:10 "And David became greater and greater, because the Lord God of heaven was with him."

1. David rejoiced at Saul’s death. F
2. All Israel accepted David as King immediately. F
3. David became King in God’s time. T
4. Abner knew God choose David. T
5. Jerusalem became known as the city of God. F
6. David was always ready to forgive. T

1. Read Matthew 5:9
2. Recite the memory verse.
3. Name 3 characteristics of David.

1. Role play Ishbosheth reciting why he should be king.
2. Put the first 10 books of the OT in order
3. Follow the leader: be David and lead your men once around the room.

1. How did David feel when his enemies were killed?
2. How did Joab feel about Abner?
3. How did Abner and Ishbosheth feel and David?

1. How should we feel when our enemies are hurting?
2. If someone wants to make peace with us, how should we act?
3. Should we try to "make" God’s promises happen?

1. Who killed Abner?
2. How long was David King of just Judah?
3. What city did David make his capitol?
4. What book is our lesson from?

1. Why didn’t David force Israel to submit?
2. Why didn’t Joab trust Abner?
3. Why didn’t Israel accept David immediately?
4. What accusations could never be made against David?