In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit One God Amen

The Second Book of Samuel

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The due date to turn it in on or before August 7,2016

Chapter 1

Provide evidence from this chapter:

  1. False flattery ends bitterly------

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  1. David’sand the people’s manifestations of grief on Saul and Jonathan

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  1. Jonathan’s loyalty for his father until the last minute of his life

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  1. The great love of David to Jonathan

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  1. David’s will that the people would not forget Saul and Jonathan

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Choose the correct answer:

  1. The news of the death of Saul ,arrived to David in a(Ziklag city—Camp of Israel—Mountain Gilboa)
  2. The young man who told David about the death of Saul is from(Saul’s men—Amalekites—Mountain Gilboa)
  3. When David heard about the death of Saul(he recognized this is God’s revenge—he and his men were saddened—he rewarded the young man who told him)
  4. The story of the death of Saul as the young man mentioned was(a lie—true—transferred) completely
  5. In a Lamentation David lamented over he( praised Saul and slandered Jonathan—praised Jonathan and slandered Saul –praised Saul and Jonathan)

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Chapter 2

Choose the correct answer:

  1. David went up to Hebron city after (he made sureof Saul’s death—he made sure that this is God’s will—the expiration of the period of mourning on Saul)
  2. In Hebron, David became a King on(the tribe of Juda only—Israel people—Hebron’s people)
  3. David rewarded Jabesh Gilead’s men because they (accepted him as a king—cared about burying Saul—stood with him in the war)
  4. Ishbosheth, Saul’s son was a King in(Jerusalem—Samaria—Mahanaim)
  5. Reign of David continued in Hebron for 7 years and(7-6-5) months
  6. Reign of Ishbosheth; Saul’s son was supported by(Joab—Abner—Mephibosheth)
  7. In Gibeon, 24 men were killed and resulted in the battle for the victory of (David—Benjamin—Abner)
  8. Abner, the commander of Israel’s army, killed As’ahel(because he was one of David’s men—because he was Joab’s brother—to defend himself)
  9. The Battle was stopped bythe request of (Abishai—Abner—Joab)

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. David’s caring for his men------
  2. Joab’s approvals to peace------
  3. David’s blessings for the people for the good deeds they did with the Lord’s anointed------

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Chapter 3

Choose the correct answer:

  1. David had in Hebron(4—6—8) wives
  2. Ishbosheth disagreed with Abner because he( laid down with one of Saul concubine—greeded to be a king—conspired with David against him)
  3. David agreed with Abner to Reign on all Israel only if he (kills Ishbosheth—kills As’ahel—restores Michal to David)
  4. Abner’s agreement to give the reign to David was in accordance with (the Israel’s elders—Ishbosheth—Juda’s people)
  5. The agreement between Abner and David (annoyed Joab—caused happiness to David—all is correct)
  6. David obviously mourned on the killing of Abner and that ( showed the people that he didn’t know about his murder—because he was a great commander—all is correct)
  7. Abner was buried in(Benjamin’s Gibeah—Hebron city—Bethlehem)

Please answer the following:

  1. Although David has had many virtues, but he had some weaknesses- elaborate on that

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Provide the reference fromthis chapter:

  1. Ishbosheth’s fear of Abner------
  2. David’s fear of Joab------
  3. Abner’s assaying of Ishbosheth------
  4. Joab’s deceiving of Abner------

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Chapter 4

Match column(A) with column (B):

(A) (B)

1. Rechab and Baanah Lame in his feet( )

2. Mephiboshet was thought he had brought

Good news( )

3. The one who told David to kill Rechab and Baanah( )

About the death of Saul

4. David ordered killed Ishbosheth( )

Provide the reference from this chapter:

1. Treachery of Rechab and Baanah to Ishbosheth------

2. David reaction to treacherous people------

3. Ishbosheth’s extreme fear when he heared that Abner was murdered------

4. The cause of Lameness of Mephiboshet------

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Chapter 5

Choose the correct answer:

1. David was anointed as a king on all Israel in(Benjamin Gibeah—

Hebron city—Bethlehem)

2. David and his children resided in(a new house was built specially for

him—Bethlehem—his old house)

3. David’s first battle after being anointed as a king on all Israel was with (Philistines—Amalek—Jebusites)

4. David triumphed at the beginning of his reign on the Philistines(twice in a row—in Saul’s camp—3 times)

Who said that?

1. We are your bone and your flesh------

2. You shall not come in here; but the blind and the lame will repel you------

3. Go up for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand------

Who am I?

1. The Lord commanded me to take care of his people------

2. I was 30 years old when I reigned ------

3. A city was named like the king’s name------

4. I sent timber, builders and carpenters to David as a gift------

5. We looked for David in the valley of Rephaim------

6. We defeated David in Baal Perazim------

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Chapter 6

Please answer the following:

1. Why was the place,where the Oxen that carried the Ark stumbled, named Perez Uzzah? And what was David reaction’s?------

2. Why did David change his mind twice to let the Ark go up to David city

A. In the first time for------

B. In the second time for------

3. What are the mistakes made by David and the people when they moved the Ark of the Covenant------

()all true statements and (X) for wrong statements:

1. The Ark of the Covenant was moved from Baale Judah to Obed Edom’s house then to Jerusalem( )

2. David danced in front of the Ark of Covenant, so Michal loved him( )

3. David gathered all the elected men of Israel, three thousand( )

4. They set the ark of God on a new cart( )

5. David and all the Israel people played music in front of the Ark of the Covenant happyily ( )

6. David was happy and said “How can the Ark of the Lord come to me” (

Please provide the reference from this chapter:

1David’s generosity to the People------

2. The humblness of David------

Chapter 7

Match Column (A) with column(B)

(A) (B)

1. The King was dwelling David build the House but

In his house his children ( )

2. David wanted to David’s desire( )

3. Nathan agreed on build God’s house( )

4. God refused to let after the Lord had given him rest( )

Who am I?

1. God sent me with a message to David his servant------

2. I said to Nathan I live in a house of Cedar ------

3. I did not dwell in the house since the day Israel left from Egypt------

4. God commanded us to take care on Israel’s people------

Provide the reference from this chapter:

1. The prayer in David’s life ------

2. David’s confession of the blessing of God upon him------

3. David’s confession that he is not like God ------

4. The greatness of God’s people among the other people------

5. David’s obedience to the word of God------

6. David asked God to bless his house ------

Please answer the following:

1. God promised David and his seeds, what is the promise, could you summarize in 6 points? Mention the reference?

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2. Who is meant by “your throne shall be established forever”?

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Chapter 8

Choose the correct answer:

1. When David defeated Moabites he killed(1/3—2/3—1/2) of the prisoner

2. David devoted to the house of the Lord booty from (Gold and copper only—Gold only—Gold ,Copper and silver)

3. The commander of David army was (Joab—Jehoshaphat—Benaiah)

4. David attacked Hadadezer King of Zobah at the river of (Euphrates—Tigris —Jordan)

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. God was with David wherever he goes------
  2. David put a system of ruling------
  3. Despite the large number of David’s responsibilities, yet he had been serving the people------

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Chapter 9

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. David reassurance for Mephiboshet------
  2. David repaid the favor to Jonathan------
  3. David was dealingwith Mephiboshet as a father with his son------
  4. The Humblenessof Mephiboshet ------

Who are these people?

  1. Ziba------
  2. Mephiboshet------
  3. Micha------

Who said that?

  1. Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul
  2. The son of Jonathan was lame in both his feet
  3. Who is your servant, that you should look upon such a dead dog as I am?

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Chapter 10

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. The wrong suspicion leads to damage------
  2. If God is for us, who can be against us------
  3. Joab dependence on the Lord and encouraging the people------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. David messanders returned from the king of Ammon and set up in Jericho until(they fix their clothes—their beards have grown—David retaliates for their humiliation)
  2. The men of Israel won when Ammon hired the Syrians by(David—Abner—Joab and Abishai)
  3. The men of Israel destroyed Ammon by(Joab—David—Abner)

Please answer the following:

  1. What is Joab and Abishai’s plan in war? And what is the result of the war?
  1. Who are the commanders who lead the battle against Ammon and Syrians?

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Chapter 11

Write about these people:

  1. Bathsheba the daughter of Eliam ------
  2. Uriah the Hittite------
  3. Abimelech the son of Jerubesheth------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. David the king recaled Uriah the Hittite from the battle because(Bathsheba told David she is pregnant—Uriah didn’t take a vacation for a long time—David wanted to get peace of mind about him)
  2. Uriah dropped dead in war because (he knew about his wife and David –God wanted that for him—of the alliance of David and his army chairman upon him)
  3. After the death of Uriah(the respect of Joab to David increased—David took Uriah ‘s wife to be his wife—the Lord declared his satisfaction with David)
  4. When David sinned with Bathsheba he (never rejoicedwith—regretted —succeededwith) what he did

Provide position or verse from this chapter:

  1. When desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.------
  2. When the devil possesses us, we displease the lord------
  3. The Loyalty of Uriah to David, the army and the people------

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Chapter 12

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. The courage of Nathan the prophet------
  2. Things will happen to David as a penalty for his sin------
  3. David’s justice------
  4. God is forgiving the sins of those who repent and confess ------
  5. God did many favors to David------
  6. Who faced David with the details of his sins------
  7. The first punishment that David was punished with ------
  8. Doing evil is contempt for the Lord------
  9. Condemn you out of your mouth------
  10. Joab’s humility ------
  11. We thank you God for everything , concerning everything, and in every thing------

Please answer the following:

  1. What caused the fear of the servants of David?

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  1. What is the symbolic story which was mentioned by the prophet Nathan to David? And what is meant by this?

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  1. What was David’s reaction when he heard about the death of his son?

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Choose the correct answer:

  1. David fasted and was sadbecause (his son from Uriah’s wife died—he washoping that his son was healed and not die—Bathsheba the mother of the child was sad)
  2. David had a son from Bathsheba named Solomon and was also called (Jedidiah—Amnon—Adoni)
  3. David won again on Ammon and thenhe (made peace with them—punished them severely —killed their superiors only)
  4. From the words of David and Nathan, we understand that(the Lord condoned David’s sin—David forgot his sin—David did not understand Nathan at first glance)

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Chapter 13

Who am I?

  1. I was wise but wicked ------
  2. I got sick for my lust towards my sister ------
  3. My brother loved my sister ------
  4. I was virgin but my brother deceived me ------

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. Tamar warned Amnon about the offence he would do it to her ------
  2. Amnon did not like Tamar but only lusted her ------
  3. Tamar was extremely sad for what happened to her------
  4. Absalom’s hate to Amnon ------
  5. A false rumor reached David ------
  6. David longing to Absalom ------

Please answer the following:

  1. Where did Absalom escape? For how long he stayed there?

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  1. David did not act properly when Amnon sinned to Tamar. Explain that ------
  2. Provide a situation to prove “When desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. Amnon was sick because of his (fear of—desire to—hate to) Tamar
  2. From the words of Tamar with Amnon we understand that she was( accepting—opposing—loving for)him
  3. While Absalom was aware about Tamar and Amnon he(killed Tamar—filed a claim to the king—waited until he has a chance for revenge)
  4. Jonadab represented in this tragedy the (wise— wicked —intelligent) advisor
  5. Tamar was the victim of the deception of her ( brother— cousin—father)

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Chapter 14

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. David knew that Joab behind the widow’s story------
  2. Joab finds grace in David eyes ------
  3. David compassionate heart’s desire to see Absalom------
  4. The Tekoa’s woman respect to the king------
  5. The Tekoa’s woman simulated David to an angel------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. Absalom returned to his father after(2-3-4) years, and that was masterminded by(Joab—Jonadab—King of Geshur)

Please answer the following:

  1. Mention two incidents in Absalom’s life that showed his violence

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Use numbers for these answers:

  1. The weight of Absalom’s hair when he cut it at the end of every year was------Shekels
  2. The number of Absalom’s children is------
  3. Absalom sent for Joab------times
  4. Absalom dwelt in Jerusalem ------years without seeing the King’s face

Who am I?

  1. I am a granddaughter for the king with a beautiful appearance and my name was like my Aunt’s name------
  2. I am a good-looking man and was praised in all Israel ------
  3. I went to Geshur to bring Absalom to Jersualem------
  4. I convinced David to allow Absalom to come back to Israel------

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Chapter 15

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. The spiritual man submits his life in God’s hand------
  2. The obedience of Zadok and Abiathar to David------
  3. David’s affliction before God ------
  4. Escape from evil is a virtue------
  5. The deceit of Absalom to David------
  6. David’s fear for the safety of his people more than his fear on himself------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. Absalom was helping those who have problems(because he likes helping the needy—to atone for his sin of killing Amnon—to be popular among the people)
  2. Absalom and all his supporters rebelled against his father in(Hebron—Benjamin Gibeah--Beeroth)
  3. When David knew the rebelling of Absalom(he was forced to flee from Jerusalem—he rejoiced because Absalom became a man—gathered his men for a greatbattle)
  4. Hushai the Archite returned to Jerusalem to (be Absalom’s adviser—defeat the counsel of Ahithophel –be a helper for Ahithophel)

Please answer the following:

  1. Through this chapter, explain David’s love to his son? And what is Absalom’s reaction?------

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Chapter 16

Match Column(A) with column(B):

(A) (B)

  1. The counsel of Ahithophel Cursing David( )
  2. Shimei the son of Gera was a couple of Donkeys with

Food and wine( )

  1. Ziba brought for the King to kill Shimei( )
  2. Abishai wanted a spy for David( )
  3. Hushai the Archite was was against David( )

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. David tolerated the verbal abuse and mortification------
  2. David bitterness towards Absalom------
  3. David’s waiting for a reward from God and not from anyone ------

Please answer the following:

  1. What was David’s and Abishai’s reaction to Shimei the son of Gera?

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  1. Provide a situation to demonstrate that “As you do to them they will do to you”

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Chapter 17

Please answer the following:

  1. Provide a situation from this chapter to show God has a plan to support his children in the time of need.Mention the reference------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. Hushai ‘s advised Absalom to (chase his father without delay—consult the Lord—gather all men of Israel before the attack)
  2. Hushai sent to David two men who (survived from the chasing of Absalom’s men—easily arrived to David—failed to deliver the warning)
  3. David crossed the Jordan(because Absalom was unable to cross the Jordan—where he organized his men for the battle—where he searched for food for his men)
  4. Ahithophel hang up himself because(his advice did not work out—his donkey run from him—Absalom loved him)

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. Absalom asked for an advice from Hushai------
  2. Husahi showed David’s strength------
  3. Absalom’s recognition that Hushai’s advice is better than Ahithophel advice------

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Chapter 18

Provide the reference from this chapter:

  1. People love to David------
  2. David obedience to people ------
  3. David tenderness to his son Absalom------
  4. People’s respect to David’s word( commandment)------

Choose the correct answer:

  1. David divided the army to three sections, who led one-third of them (by himself—by Ittai the Gittite—by Amasa the son Jithra)
  2. David recommended his commanders to treat Absalom(Gently—firmly—wisely)
  3. One of David’s men saw Absalom hung on a tree(hurried to kill him – refused to tell anyone—hurried to tell the commander)
  4. Absalom was killed by(Joab and ten of his men—Joab only—one of David’s men)
  5. From reading the story you knew that David was(has confidentabout the battle result—anxious to know the battle’s news—happy forthe battle result)
  6. David knew the killing of Absalom from(Ahimaaz—Cushite—Joab)

Who said it and for whom?