2 Samuel

Question 1

2 Samuel Theme

Answer 1

Theme: David’s reign as King

Question 2

2 Samuel Outline:

Answer 2

Outline:
(1-10) The Triumphs of David; Good
(11-12) The Transgressions of David; Bad
(13-24) The Troubles of David; Ugly

Question 3

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 5

Answer 3

Key Chapters: David as King over all Israel

Question 4

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 6

Answer 4

Key Chapters: The Ark returned to Jerusalem

Question 5

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 7

Answer 5

Key Chapters: Davidic covenant (also in 1 Chronicles 17)

Question 6

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 11

Answer 6

Key Chapters: Bathsheba

Question 7

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 12

Answer 7

Key Chapters: Nathan rebukes David

Question 8

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 13-20

Answer 8

Key Chapters: Absolom’s exile & revolt

Question 9

Key Chapters: 2 Samuel 24

Answer 9

Key Chapters: David numbers the people

Question 10

Key Passages: 2 Samuel 7:8-16

Answer 10

Key Passages: Davidic Covenant

Question 11

Key Passages: 2 Samuel 12:23

Answer 11

Key Passages: David’s hope of joining his departed child

Question 12

Key Passages: 2 Samuel 24:24

Answer 12

Key Passages: Against giving the Lord what costs nothing

Question 13

2 Samuel Key People: David

Answer 13

2 Samuel Key People: second King of Israel; son of Jesse; man after God’s own heart

Question 14

2 Samuel Key People: Absolom

Answer 14

2 Samuel Key People: third son of David, who revolted; avenged his sister Tamar by killing Amnon his brother; was killed by Joab.

Question 15

2 Samuel Key People: Joab

Answer 15

2 Samuel Key People: David’s nephew & commander of David’s army; killed by Abner.

Question 16

2 Samuel Key People: Ahithophel

Answer 16

2 Samuel Key People: Counselor of David; defected with Absolom; God made his counsel foolish to Absolom; hanged himself because of his rejected counsel.

Question 17

2 Samuel Key People: Nathan

Answer 17

2 Samuel Key People: prophet who rebuked David for his sins.