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United Kingdom – Part 2 Lesson 5 2 Samuel 19:41 – 21:14

Thoughts David’s love for Absalom caused many poor decisions Even in Absalom’s death, David is not making good decisions David listened to Joab’s rebuke/advice once again After the conclusion of the battle...repair the rift

Review Amasa – commander of Absalom’s rebellion, now David’s commander Joab – David’s trusted commander over army, now under Amasa Abishai – David’s trusted commander, Joab’s brother Ittai – David’s trusted commander

Joab took revenge by murdering Abner against David's wishes (2 Samuel 2:13-32; 3:27)

Israel rebels Men of Israel become upset Sheba “a worthless fellow” announces: “We have no portion in David…Every man to his tents, O Israel” Judah remain with David and they return to Jerusalem

Sheba’s Revolt Dealt With Amasa is called to gather men and be back in three days Abishai is called after 3 days to take the mighty men and pursue Sheba They meet up with Amasa at the large stone in Gibeon

Sheba’s Revolt Dealt With Joab greets Amasa and strikes him down Men are shocked at the sight of Amasa in the highway All the men gather against Abel Beth-maacah where Sheba has retreated

Famine in the Land Three years there was a famine David inquires of the Lord “It is for Saul and his bloody house, because he put the Gibeonites to death” David then talks to the Gibeonites concerning how to make atonement Give seven men from the sons of Saul that we may hang them before the Lord

Thoughts Wise counsel can prevent much pain and destruction Ahithophel’s counsel and that of the woman at Abel Beth-maacah How important is you word? The Lord brings a famine David doesn’t send Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son Inquire of the Lord

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