David Grows Stronger and Stronger

2 Samuel 3:1-21

Key Verse: 3:1

The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. 

David grew stronger and stronger,while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

 

 

1. Read verses 1-5. How long does the war between the house of Saul and the house of David last? (1a) What happens to David and to the house of the Saul? (1b) How many sons were born to David when he was in Hebron? (2-5)

 

 

 

 

2. Read verses 6-11. What has Abner been doing in the house of Saul? (6) What does Ish-Bosheth say to Abner? (7) How does Abner respond to Ish-Bosheth? (8) What does Abner decide to do regarding the kingdom of Israel? (9-10) How does Ish-Bosheth react to Abner’s outburst? (11)

 

 

 

 

 

3. Read verses 12-19a. What does Abner send his messengers to tell David? (12) What does David demand from Abner as a condition to their agreement? (13,14) What does Ish-Bosheth do regarding David’s demand? (15,16) How does Abner confer with the elders of Israel and the Benjamites? (17-19a)

 

 

 

 

 

4. Read verses 19b-21. What then does Abner do? (19b-20a) What does David do for Abner and his men? (20b)  What does Abner say to David? (21a) How does David respond to Abner’s suggestion? (21b)

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