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David’s rise to power over all the tribes of Israel was filled with violence, political struggles, and plots. David was not a perfect king. He committed adultery (having sexual relations with another person’s spouse). He then committed murder to hide his adultery. This brought trouble and division in his family and in the nation.
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God’s Covenant with David 6 God made five special agreements (called covenants) with his people in the Old Testament: God promised Noah, his family, and the creation that a flood would never again destroy the world ( Genesis 6:18 ; 9:1–17 ). Thi... Celebration 6 God welcomes happy expressions of joy and delight from those who worship and praise him ( Isaiah 30:29 ; Jeremiah 30:19 ; 31:13 ; Zephaniah 3:17 ; Ephesians 5:19 ; Colossians 3:16 ). King David tried two times to brin... The Ark of the Covenant 3 The ark of the covenant was a wooden chest covered with gold, located in the Most Holy Place of the Jewish tabernacle, and later the temple. It reminded Israel of God's covenant with them. Inside were the tablets of t... David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders 3 As David became successful, King Saul became his enemy. The Lord rejected Saul because of the king's unfaithfulness, and the Holy Spirit's anointing then rested on David ( 1 Samuel 15:1–16:14 ). When Saul needed someo... Dealing with Conflict 3 God's people often experience conflict. It either comes from those outside of God's people who are against God. Or it comes from those within God's people who cause trouble. Dealing with conflict needs wisdom and care... Darkness and Light 3 Darkness means there is no light. There was no light until God commanded it to appear. He then separated light from darkness ( Genesis 1:2 , 4–5 , 18 ). The ninth plague he sent against Egypt was three days of deep da...
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Human Sexuality 2 When God created the first humans in his own image, he created them male and female ( Genesis 1:27 ). God gave them the ability to have children through their sexuality. This was so they could fill the earth with peop... God or Satan? 2 Who is responsible for trials and difficulties? It might see strange, but Scripture sometimes says God, sometimes Satan, and sometimes both. How is this possible? Understanding this requires looking at these situation... God’s Change of Mind 2 The Old Testament describes God 34 times as “changing his mind” or “being sorry” (the Hebrew word nakham ). What does this mean? Does God relent, feel pity, experience sorrow, or grieve? One thing is clear: God never... God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings 2 Solomon understood his role as David’s successor ( 1 Kings 3:7 ). The elderly King David advised Solomon to follow all of God's laws from Moses to " prosper in all you do and wherever you turn " ( 2:3 ). Solomon's fai... God’s Name on His Temple 2 In his prayer of dedication, King Solomon said the temple was the house where God would put his name ( 2 Chronicles 6:20 ; compare 6:5–6 ). God said that King David would build "a house for My Name" in Jerusalem ( 2 S... The Dangers of Sin 1 Choosing sin instead of remaining faithful to the one true God leads to disaster. This has been true since the beginning, when Adam and Eve's disobedience brought curses and separation from their first home ( Genesis... Ancestors of Jesus 1 Both the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke include a list of Jesus' ancestors ( Matthew 1:1–17 ; Luke 3:23–38 ). These lists are called "genealogies." The two genealogies are different after they mention King D... Calling up the Dead 1 The Old Testament forbids magical practices like spiritism, divination, and necromancy. Necromancy involves contacting dead spirits, usually to seek future guidance (see Deuteronomy 18:9–12 ). Practicing necromancy an... Charismatic Leadership 1 Scripture describes some leaders as charismatic (gifted) because their authority came from God's Spirit. God's Spirit gave them special qualities. The Old Testament judges are often part of this group. These charismat... Counsel from Others 1 The book of Proverbs teaches that having many advisors are good because they provide safety ( Proverbs 11:14 ; 24:6 ). They increase our chances of success ( Proverbs 15:22 ). The book of Job shows that advisors can a... Family, Community, and Sexual Sin 1 In Israel, the family was the foundation for the unity of the community. Each of the twelve tribes was a mixed group of families and clans. Together, these tribes made up the entire nation of Israel. While this unifie... Famine 1 Famine happened early in the lives of the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac ( Genesis 12:10 ; 26:1 ). When the patriarch Jacob’s family experienced famine, God had already placed his son Joseph in Egypt to help God's peopl... God’s Commitment to His People 1 Sometimes, God's people have had to wait what seems like a long time to see God's promises come true. Here are some examples from the Bible: God first promised Abraham and Sarah he would make them a great nation. Yet,... God’s Covenants 1 The word "covenant" (from the Hebrew word berith ) means "bond." A covenant is a binding relationship based on a commitment that includes promises and duties. The covenant relationship requires faithfulness and enable...
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Use of 2 Samuel in the New Testament
Quoted 2 times across 2 New Testament books
Total quotations 2
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Most-connected book 2 Corinthians 1
Most Echoed Across the New Testament
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
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