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Lesson 13 Report of Saul’s Death 2S 1 David Begins Reign 2S 2

 David Learns of Deathsvv After Saul’s death, David in Ziklag 2 days 3 rd day a young man arrives; clothes torn, dust on head Bows before David “ Where have you come from?” “I have escaped form the Israelite camp.” “What happened? Tell me.” Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 David Learns of Deathsvv His story: - Men had fled from battle - Many fell and died - Saul and Jonathan are dead David asked how he knew Saul and Jonathan were dead Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 David Learns of Deathsvv His story continues: - He happened to be on Mt. Gilboa; there was Saul leaning on his spear - Ph. chariots and riders almost upon him; Saul calls out to the young man; Who are you? Ans. An Amalekite - Saul – Stand over me and kill me! I am in the throes of death, yet still alive Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 David Learns of Deathsvv The Amalekite confesses he stood over Saul and killed him because he knew Saul couldn’t survive He takes Saul’s crown and arm band and brings them to David Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 Messenger Is Killedvv David and men rend their clothes, mourn weep, and fast till evening for Saul, Jonathan, the army of the Lord, and the house of Israel David asks the young man where he is from He is the son of an alien, an Amalekite Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 Messenger Is Killedvv David asks, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” “Your blood be on your own head. Your own mouth testified against you…” David calls one of his men to strike him down. Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1

 David’s Lamentvv David takes up a lament concerning Saul and Jonathan, orders the men of Judah be taught the Lament of the Bow (written in the book of Jashur) See also Psalms 18 Report of Saul’s Death Ch. 1 Ps 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

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 David King Over Judahvv. 1-4a In the course of time David inquires of the Lord shall he go to a town in Judah The Lord answers, Hebron David, his wives, the men and their families go there The men of Judah came to Hebron and anointed David king over the house of Judah Gen. 49:10 David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Kindness to Men of Jabeshvv. 4b-7 David is told the men of Jabesh-Gilead had buried Saul so he sends messengers to give the Lord’s blessings He promises them he will show the same favor And announces that Judah has named him king David Begins Reign Ch. 2

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 Ish-Bosheth King of Israelvv Meanwhile, Abner takes Ish-bosheth (aka Eshbaal, another son of Saul) to Mahanaim Abner make him king over Gilead, Ashur, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin, and all Israel Ish-bosheth was 40 years old and reigned two years David Begins Reign Ch. 2

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 Civil War Eruptsvv Abner with men of Ish-bosheth go to the pool of Gibeon There they meet Joab with David’s men They sit opposite the pool and come up with a show-down, young men in hand- to-hand fighting – 12 vs. 12 David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Civil War Eruptsvv The men grab each other by the head to thrust a dagger into the others side The place is named Helkath Hazzurim or Field of Daggers (or Hostilities) The fighting is fierce, they fall to the ground fighting Yet David’s men are victorious! David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Civil War Eruptsvv The show-down turns into a melee Three sons of Zeruiah (David’s sister) are there; Joab, Abishai, and Asahel Asahel, as fleet footed as a gazelle, chases after Abner turning neither right or left Abner asks if Asahel is chasing him and gives warning David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Civil War Eruptsvv Abner warns Asahel again, but Asahel continues the pursuit Abner then thrusts the butt of his spear into Asahel’s stomach so that it comes out through his back; there he falls and dies Every man stops when they come to the place where Asahel has fallen David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Civil War Eruptsvv Joab and Abishai continue pursuing Abner until sunset At the hill of Giah the men of Benjamin rally behind Abner and take a stand Abner calls out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever?...” Joab blows the trumpet and calls off the pursuit David Begins Reign Ch. 2

 Civil War Eruptsvv Abner and his men retreat through the night, across the Arabah, the Jordan River, and return to Mahanaim Joab and his men march all night back to Hebron Asahel is buried in Bethlehem Besides Asahel, nineteen of David’s men are missing; 360 of Abner’s men killed David Begins Reign Ch. 2

(1) Lies are a perilous trap The Amalekite’s lie to David cost him his life Psalms 5:6; 12:2-4; 28:3-5

(2)Love your enemies Matt. 5:43-45 David truly displayed how one ought to love his enemies 2 Sam. 1:11-12, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24 All this for a man who took 21 attempts on his life!

(3)Honor is due the honorable David gave honor to the Jabeshites for their proper treatment of the body of Saul and his sons Epaphroditus Phil. 2:25-30 Elders 1 Thess. 5:12-13; 1 Tim. 5:17

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