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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

11. 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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