Questions and Answers
Where did David stay after the death of Saul for two days (2 Sam 1:1)?
How was the man who brought David news of Saul's death described (2 Sam 1:2)?
What had David just done before returning to Ziklag at the time of Saul's death (2 Sam 1:1)?
What did the Amalekite announce to David when he came from the battle with the Philistines (2 Sam 1:4)?
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Where was Saul when he asked the Amalekite to kill him (2 Sam 1:6)?
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What was the tribal association of the man who brought David word of Saul's demise (2 Sam 1:8)?
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The Amalekite said who was almost upon Saul as he leaned on his spear wounded (2 Sam 1:6)?
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What state was Saul in when he asked the Amalekite to kill him (2 Sam 1:9)?
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What did the Amalekite bring from Saul to David after the death of Saul (2 Sam 1:10)?
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Who did the Amalekite claim had killed Saul (2 Sam 1:10)?
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What was the reaction of David and his men to the news that Saul and Jonathan had fallen by the sword (2 Sam 1:11)?
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What rebuke did David have for the Amalekite that brought the news of Saul's death (2 Sam 1:14)?
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How did the Amalekite that brought David news of Saul's death die (2 Sam 1:15)?
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Why did David order the death of the Amalekite who brought him the crown of Saul (2 Sam 1:16)?
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David's lament for Saul and Jonathan was called ______ (2 Sam 1:18)
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Where is the 'Lament of the Bow' written besides in our text of 2 Samuel (2 Sam 1:18)?
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In David's lament eulogy for Saul and Jonathan how does he refer to them in the opening line of his lament (2 Sam 1:19)?
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Study Notes
David's Location and Actions
- David stayed in Ziklag for two days after Saul's death.
- Prior to Saul's death, David had just defeated the Amalekites.
The Messenger of Saul's Death
- The man who brought news to David was described as having torn clothes and dust on his head.
- This man claimed to be an Amalekite and said he killed Saul at his own request.
Events Surrounding Saul's Demise
- Saul was located at Mount Gilboa when he asked the Amalekite to kill him.
- The Amalekite reported to David that both Saul and Jonathan were dead, which devastated David and his men.
David's Reaction
- Upon hearing about Saul and Jonathan, David and his men tore their clothes in mourning.
- David expressed his disapproval of the Amalekite for claiming to have killed the Lord's anointed.
The Amalekite's Fate
- David ordered one of his men to kill the Amalekite for his admission of killing Saul.
- David's reasoning was based on the Amalekite's claim of killing the Lord's anointed.
The Lament for Saul and Jonathan
- David wrote a lament called "The lament of the bow" to honor Saul and Jonathan.
- Besides 2 Samuel, this lament is also noted in the Book of Jashar.
Important Phrases and Locations
- In his lament, David referred to Saul and Jonathan as "Your glory, O Israel."
- David asked that the news of Saul's defeat should not be proclaimed in Philistine cities like Ekron and Ashkelon.
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Test your knowledge of 2 Samuel Chapter 1 with this engaging flashcard quiz. Answer questions about David, Saul, and the events surrounding Saul's death. Perfect for anyone studying the book of 2 Samuel or looking to reinforce their understanding of biblical texts.
