Come Follow Me Reading: 2 Samuel 1-4; 8-10;13-24

 Come Follow Me Reading: 2 Samuel 1-4; 8-10;13-24


https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-old-testament-2022/26?lang=eng

Introduction9-10

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/1?lang=eng

David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan—He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul—David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song.

Vs 7-12 An Amalekite finished off Saul, because even though he'd fallen on his sword, he was not dead yet.

Vs 26 David was ever so sad that Jonathan was gone. They trusted each other.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/2?lang=eng

David is anointed king over the house of Judah—Ishbosheth becomes the king of Israel—David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel.

Vs 4, 10 At least one of Saul's sons lived. David was anointed king and ruled over Judah; but Ishosheth was anointed king of Israel.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/3?lang=eng

The houses of David and Saul engage in a long war—David grows stronger—Abner joins David but is slain by Joab—David mourns for Abner.

Ishosheth was accusatory towards Abner. Abner changed his allegiance to David. He brought back David’s first wife Mical. He wanted to bring all Israel to David. Joab killed Abner to avenge the death of his brother.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/4?lang=eng

Two of Saul’s captains slay Ishbosheth—They take his head to David, who has them slain for killing a righteous person.

Vs 4 Jonathan's son Mephibosheth became lame from an injury.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/8?lang=eng

David defeats and subjects many nations—The Lord is with him—He executes judgment and justice unto all his people.

Vs 14-15 The Lord preserved David withersoever he went. David executed jugement in justice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/9?lang=eng

David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul.

Vs 7 David showed kindess to Jonathan's son and to Saul's house.

Vs 11 David treated Mephibosheth (Jonathan's son) as his own son.

Vs 12 Mephibosheth had a son Micha. Ziba;s family were servants unto Mephibosheth’s family.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/10?lang=eng

David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites—Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians.

Vs 1-4 David sent servants to show kindness when the Ammonite kind passed away. They were treated shamefully.

Vs 6 Ammonites enlisted the Syrians and started a war with David.

Vs 12 Be of good courage.

Vs 19 Syrians no longer wanted to help the Ammonites.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/13?lang=eng

Amnon desires Tamar, his sister, and forces her—He is slain by Absalom’s command—Absalom flees to Geshur.

Vs 37-39 Even though Amnon was killed at Absalom's bidding, David mourned for Absalom. Amnon was already gone, but David longed to see Absalom.

Rape is a serious matter. So is murder. This is a difficult chapter.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/14?lang=eng

Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years—After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled.

To lose two children at once, because one has died, is just too much. David finally saw Absalom after five years.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/15?lang=eng

Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people—David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem.

Absalom became quite the usurper. It’s sad that he sought to dethrone his own father.

Vs 21 A stranger that showed more allegiance to the king than his own son.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/16?lang=eng

Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king—Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David—Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/17?lang=eng           

Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s—David is warned and flees over the Jordan—Ahithophel hangs himself—The people prepare for war.

So much deceit, and lying in wait to deceive, on all sides.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/18?lang=eng

The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim—Joab slays Absalom—Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son.

Vs 33 When David knew of Absalom's death, he mourned greatly. He didn't want him to suffer the consequences of his actions. But Ablsalom had tried to steal his father's kingdom.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/19?lang=eng

Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends—David replaces Joab with Amasa—Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned—Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David—The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/20?lang=eng

Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David—Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba—A wise woman intercedes—The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.

Joab proved to be true to David, even after David had replaced him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/21?lang=eng

The Lord sends a famine—David understands that the famine came because Saul smote the Gibeonites, contrary to the oath of Israel—David delivers up seven sons of Saul to be hanged by the Gibeonites—Israel and the Philistines continue their wars.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/22?lang=eng

David praises the Lord in a psalm of thanksgiving—The Lord is his fortress and savior, He is mighty and powerful in deliverance, He rewards men according to their righteousness, He shows mercy to the merciful, His way is perfect, He lives, and blessed is He.

A Palm of thanksgiving for deliverance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/23?lang=eng

David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost—Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God—David’s mighty men are named and their deeds extolled.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-sam/23?lang=eng

David sins in numbering Israel and Judah—The men of war total 1,300,000—The Lord destroys 70,000 men by pestilence—David sees an angel, offers sacrifice, and the plague is stayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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