1-2 SAMUEL.pptx

1-2 SAMUEL Old Testament Survey Details Originally one book Author: Unknown… possibly written during exile and from a Deuteronomistic perspective. • Main Characters: 1 Samuel: Samuel, Saul, David 930 Kingdom Divides 10 to the North (Israel) 2 to the South (Judah) 722 Assyrian 587/6 Babyloni...

1-2 SAMUEL Old Testament Survey Details Originally one book Author: Unknown… possibly written during exile and from a Deuteronomistic perspective. • Main Characters: 1 Samuel: Samuel, Saul, David 930 Kingdom Divides 10 to the North (Israel) 2 to the South (Judah) 722 Assyrian 587/6 Babylonian Exile Exile 10 tribes 2 tribes 12 tribes 2 tribes The books of Samuel covers a span between 130-140 years. The birth of Samuel is around 1105 B.C. and the end of David’s reign as king is around 970 B.C. Timeline of Samuel Samuel’s Childhood 1-3 • Hannah was barren. • Pours her heart out to the Lord for a son and God answers her prayer with the birth of Samuel. • Out of gratefulness, Hannah dedicates Samuel to the Lord, and he goes to live with Eli the priest. • During Samuel’s childhood (days in which “the word of the LORD was rare), God calls on Samuel and tells him about the house of Eli. • “The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba recognized that Samuel was attest as a prophet of the Lord.” 1 Samuel 3:19-20 Samuel Continued • God acts of behalf of Israel through Samuel protecting them (issues with Philistines, securing the sacred ark, etc.) • But, Israel asks for a king. • Read 1 Samuel 8: 1-22 • A sad day for the LORD and Samuel. • God gives Israel what they want. Introduction to Saul: Israel’s First King • Characteristics: – A Benjamite (small tribe) – From a family of standing – “An impressive young man without equal among the Israelites-a head taller than any of the others.” Samuel anoints him, receives special gifts (prophesies) 10:9-11 Saul’s Early Profile • Read 10:9-27 – Receives spirit of God (9-13) – Withholds part of story about Samuel from his uncle. (Why?) – Samuel recalls God’s faithfulness , and reluctantly agrees to give Israel what they ask for, a king. (17-19) – In front of the great gathering, they look for Saul and he’s hiding behind the baggage. (20-22) – The people celebrate Saul, his appearance, and chant “Long live the king.” (23-24) – Samuel explains the Kings duties and dismisses people. (25) – Saul goes home, and some people doubt Saul’s abilities. (2627) – Skillful writing…. CIT? – Is the author setting us up? For what? … Saul’s early profile Samuel’s Speech: Transition into Monarcy • Samuel’s speech (1 Sam. 12) – I’ve given you a King – I’m old and gray – I’ve been a good leader, one with integrity. People confirm. – Recalls Lord’s historic faithfulness to the people, despite their lack of faithfulness. – Asking for a king was an evil thing – Now, serve the Lord. You and your king. Your wellbeing depends on it. The Beginning of Saul’s Kingship • Age 30 when he becomes kings, reigns 42 years. • Early success: Leads Israel over the Ammonites. People celebrate and “reaffirm the kingship.” • Samuel rebukes Saul for taking action against the Philistines without waiting on him. Read 1 Sam 13:13-14 • Jonathan (son of Saul) arises as a mighty faithful warrior. • Saul makes a foolish vow about eating honey, but the people rally behind Jonathan. • God is displeased with Saul, his disobedience to his instructions and his self-glorification and rejects him as king. Introduction to David • Samuel anoints David: The youngest of Jesse: 1 Samuel 16:6-7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’S anointed stands here before the LORD.” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” • Plays harp for Saul who is tormented with evil spirits. • David vs. Goliath, the Philistine giant. The Jealousy Begins “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” • Read 1 Samuel 18: 6-16 • Tries to kill David • Jonathon sees David as a kindred spirit, protects him. • David Flees • Read 1 Samuel 21:7-15, 22:9-19 Saul’s Continued Pursuit of David, and the End of His Reign. • • • • • David gains a following. David rescues Keilah (Israelite city) Saul responds by trying to hunt David down. David spares Saul’s life: read 24:1-6 David spares Saul again – Saul’s sleeping – David to Abishai “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” – Takes spear and water jug. • David false allegiance with the Philistines • Saul and his sons die during war with Philistines. – Saul falls on his own sword. 1 Sam.31: 4-6 2 Samuel David becomes King • 30 years old when he becomes king, reigns for 40 years. • David mourns Saul and his family’s death. • David becomes king of Judah • David becomes king over Israel – There is already some dissention between Judah and Israel. – The challenge to unify in the ancient world was great and could only be done by a skilled and great leader. The Glory Days • Conquers Jerusalem, the “city of David” • Defeats Philistines: Read 2 Samuel 5: 18-19 • David brings the ark of God to Jerusalem. • David wants to build a temple: God says No, but promises an enduring covenant with David. David Falls • David is at home, instead of at war with his people. • David spots Bathsheba bathing, and he has sex with her. • Bathsheba becomes pregnant. • David conspires to cover up the pregnancy by having Uriah (the husband) sleep with her. • Uriah is too loyal, thus David conspires to have him killed in war. • Nathan rebukes David • David repents (Psalm 51) • God forgives David • The Child dies Family Feuds • David’s son Amnon rapes his “brother’s (Absalom) sister” Tamar. • Absalom has Amnon murdered. • Absalom conspires to take over the kingdom. • Absalom is murdered. • David deeply mourns Absalom’s death. • Judah and Israel divide. Israel (10 tribes) leaves David and follows Sheba. • Sheba is killed. The End of 1-2 Samuel David’s songs of praise (Psalm 18) Last words of David David’s mighty Men David takes a census and faces God’s judgment: a plague… 70,000 die. • David mourns the deaths • David builds an altar and sacrifices burnt offerings and fellowship offerings and the plague stops. • • • •