2 Samuel Chapter 20 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the name of the rebel from Israel?

Sheba

What tribe was Sheba the rebel from?

Benjamin

What did Sheba blow?

a trumpet

Where did Sheba tell the men of Israel to go?

to his tents Signup and view all the answers

How many of the men of Israel deserted David and followed Sheba?

every man of Israel Signup and view all the answers

Where did David put his ten concubines who he had left to keep the house?

in seclusion Signup and view all the answers

How long were David's ten concubines placed in seclusion?

until their death Signup and view all the answers

How many days did David give Amasa to assemble all the men of Judah?

three days Signup and view all the answers

Who did David say would cause more harm than Absalom?

Sheba Signup and view all the answers

Who did David tell to pursue Sheba?

Abishai Signup and view all the answers

What four groups went out to pursue Sheba?

Joab's men, the Cherethites, the Pelethites, all the mighty men Signup and view all the answers

Where did Amasa and Joab meet?

at the large stone in Gibeon Signup and view all the answers

What was Joab wearing when he met Amasa?

battle armor Signup and view all the answers

What fell out of Joab's belt as he approached Amasa?

his sword Signup and view all the answers

And Joab took _____ by the _ with his _ hand to _______ him.

Amasa, beard, right, kiss Signup and view all the answers

What did Amasa not notice was in Joab's hand?

his sword Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joab strike Amasa?

in the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What poured out of Amasa when he was struck by Joab?

his entrails Signup and view all the answers

How many times did Joab strike Amasa with his sword?

once Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David - follow Joab!'?

one of Joab's men Signup and view all the answers

Where was Amasa wallowing in his blood?

in the middle of the highway Signup and view all the answers

What did the people do when they saw Amasa?

they stood still Signup and view all the answers

Where did the man have Amasa's body moved?

to the field Signup and view all the answers

What did the man put over Amasa's body?

a garment Signup and view all the answers

And he went through all the tribes of Israel to ________ and _ _ and all the .So they were gathered together and also went after ____.

Abel, Beth Maachah, Berites, Sheba Signup and view all the answers

Where was Sheba beseiged?

in Abel of Beth Maachah Signup and view all the answers

What did Joab and his men do to the wall to throw it down?

battered it Signup and view all the answers

Who from the city of Abel wanted to talk to Joab?

a wise woman Signup and view all the answers

The wise woman said, 'The shall surely seek ____________ at Abel.'

guidance Signup and view all the answers

The wise woman from Abel asked Joab why he would swallow up what?

the inheritance of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What mountains were Sheba the son of Bichri from?

Ephraim Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of Abel throw over the city wall to Joab?

the head of Sheba Signup and view all the answers

What was the signal for Joab's men to withdraw from the city?

the blow of the trumpet Signup and view all the answers

Who was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites?

Benaiah Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sheba's Rebellion

Sheba, a rebel from the tribe of Benjamin, led a revolt against King David.
He blew a trumpet and summoned men of Israel to abandon David and go to their tents.

Impact on David's Rule

Following Sheba's call, all men of Israel deserted David, leaving him to contend with the rebellion.
David returned to Jerusalem and placed his ten concubines in seclusion, where they remained until their death for their protection.

Pursuit of Sheba

David instructed Amasa to gather the men of Judah within three days to pursue Sheba.
David warned Abishai that Sheba posed a greater threat than Absalom, his previous adversary.

Joab's Actions

Joab's forces, alongside the Cherethites, Pelethites, and other mighty men, set out to pursue Sheba.
Joab and Amasa met at a large stone in Gibeon, where Joab disguised his intentions under the pretense of friendship.

Amasa's Death

Joab attacked Amasa fatally by striking him in the stomach with his sword while pretending to greet him.
Amasa's body was left in the highway, causing onlookers to stop, and was later moved and covered with a garment.

End of Sheba's Rebellion

A wise woman from Abel of Beth Maachah intervened, negotiating with Joab to save her city.
The people of Abel united to deal with Sheba, ultimately launching his head over the city wall to Joab.

Aftermath and Command Structure

Joab's men received the signal to withdraw after the trumpet was blown, marking the end of the siege.
Benaiah was responsible for the Cherethites and Pelethites, maintaining loyalty among David’s elite troops.

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