Questions and Answers
Who came to David saying, 'Indeed we are your bone and your flesh'?
all the tribes of Israel
What did the Lord tell David he was to do with His people of Israel?
shepherd them and be ruler over them
What did David do with the elders of Israel at Hebron?
he made a covenant with them
What did the elders of Israel do to David at Hebron?
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How old was David when he became king over Israel?
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How many years did David rule over both Judah and Israel?
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How long did David rule over Judah alone in Hebron?
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Who was living in Jerusalem when David became king?
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Who did the inhabitants of Jerusalem say could repel David?
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What is another name for the City of David?
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Therefore they say, 'The __________ and the __________ shall not come into the ________.'
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What did David dwell in?
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Why did David become great?
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Who sent messengers to David along with cedar logs, carpenters, and masons?
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Who was Hiram?
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What did the messengers build for David?
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What did David take more of after leaving Hebron and entering Jerusalem?
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Who went searching for David when they heard he had been anointed king over Israel?
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What did David do when he heard that the Philistines were searching for him?
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Where did the Philistines also deploy themselves?
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When David inquired of the Lord about attacking the Philistines, what did God tell David he would do?
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Where did David go and defeat the Philistines?
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What did the Philistines leave in Baal Perazim that David and his men carried away with them?
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Where did God instruct David to attack the Philistines?
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What sign was David to wait for before he attacked?
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What was the outcome of the battle in the Mulberry trees?
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Study Notes
David's Anointing as King
- All tribes of Israel came to David, acknowledging kinship as "your bone and your flesh."
- The Lord commanded David to shepherd and rule over His people of Israel.
- A covenant was established between David and the elders of Israel at Hebron.
- The elders anointed David as king during this gathering.
David's Reign
- David was 30 years old when he became king over Israel.
- He ruled for a total of 33 years over both Judah and Israel.
- David spent 7 years and 6 months reigning over Judah alone in Hebron.
Jerusalem and Its Citizens
- The Jebusites inhabited Jerusalem when David took the throne.
- The inhabitants claimed that even the blind and lame could repel David's forces, showing their confidence in the city’s fortifications.
- Jerusalem is referred to as the City of David, also known as Zion.
Strength and Accomplishments
- David resided in the stronghold after taking Jerusalem.
- His greatness was attributed to the presence of the Lord God of hosts with him.
- Hiram, king of Tyre, sent messengers with materials and builders to construct a house for David.
David's Family and Philistine Conflict
- Following his ascension, David took additional concubines and wives.
- The Philistines sought David upon learning of his anointing as king over Israel.
- Upon hearing of their search, David retreated to the stronghold for safety.
Battles Against the Philistines
- The Philistines positioned themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.
- David inquired of the Lord regarding an attack on the Philistines, receiving assurance of victory.
- He successfully defeated the Philistines at a location called Baal Perazim, where they left behind their idols.
Strategic Warfare
- God instructed David to confront the Philistines in front of the Mulberry trees.
- A specific sign was provided: David was to await the sound of marching in the tops of the trees before launching an attack.
- The victory at the Mulberry trees resulted in a significant defeat of the Philistines, extending from Geba to Gezer.
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