1. The Kings of Israel & Judah
Lesson 4:
United Kingdom - David

2. Introduction David’s reign – approx. 40 years (1011-971 BC)
When had David been chosen? (1 Sam. 13:14

3. The Anointings of David
First Anointing (1 Sam. 16)
What happened previously?
From whose family?
What was different?
What do we know about David?
What happened at anointing?
Irony of rest of Chapter 16?

4. The Anointings of David
Second Anointing (2 Sam. 5)
Much history between 1 Sam. 16 and 2 Sam. 5
Who anointed David?
Details of David’s reign?

5. The Character of David - Compassion
Death of Saul & Jonathan (2 Sam. 1)
David’s first reaction? (vv )
Amalekite? (vv )
Final act? (vv )

6. The Character of David - Compassion
Death of Abner (2 Sam. 3:26-39)
Who was Abner?
Who killed him & why?
David’s reactions to his death?

7. The Character of David - Compassion
Mephibosheth (2 Sam. 9)
Who was Mephibosheth? (2 Sam. 4:4)
David’s desire? (2 Sam. 9:1)
Extent of David’s compassion?

8. The Character of David - Humility
Fulfilling God’s Purpose
Philistines’ renewed efforts (2 Sam. 5:17)
David’s first act? (2 Sam. 5:19, 23)
Results? (2 Sam. 5:20, 25)
Credit? (2 Sam. 5:20)
Outcomes? (2 Sam. 7:1; 8; 10:11-12)

9. The Character of David - Humility
Returning the Ark (2 Sam. 6)
Initial lack of humility?
Cost?(2 Sam. 6:6-7)
David’s reaction? (2 Sam. 6:8-9)
Humility?

10. The Character of David - Humility
Desiring a House for God (2 Sam. 7)
David’s reasoning? (2 Sam. 7:2; 1 Chron. 17:1)
God’s response?(2 Sam. 7:5-16; 1 Chron. 22:6-11)
David’s reply? (2 Sam. 7:18-29)