David & the cave
What did David's men say that David should do when Saul entered the cave where David and his men were hiding?
that David should kill Saul
In addition to Saul, who had God directed Samuel to anoint to be king in Israel?
David
How did the Amalekite say that Saul had died?
He said that he had come across Saul leaning on his spear with his enemies coming after him. He said that Saul asked the man to kill him and the man said that he did
What was David's judgment against the Amalekite?
death
What did David want to do once he had rest from his enemies?
He wanted to build a house for God
What did David do when Saul was in the cave where David was hiding?
He cut off part of Saul's robe without Saul noticing
Who was David waiting on to remove Saul from being king so that David could be king?
God
How did Saul really die?
After the Philistine's killed Saul's sons and wounded him, Saul asked his armor-bearer to kill him. When the armor-bearer would not, Saul killed himself
What was the reasoning for David's sentencing the Amalekite to death?
he said that he had killed the LORD'S anointed
Why did David want to build a house, or temple?
The ark of God (ark of covenant) was still in a tent while David lived in a house (palace)
How did David feel after cutting off part of Saul's robe? Why?
He felt guilty; Saul was the LORD'S anointed and David should not have done anything against Saul
Who helped David escape death from Saul?
the LORD
Why would the Amalekite make up a story about his killing Saul?
He thought David would reward him
Who raised up David to make him king after Saul?
the LORD
What did the prophet not do when he told David to go ahead and build the house (temple) for the LORD?
he did not seek the LORD first
What did David do after Saul left the cave?
He called out to Saul
What does to mean to be the "LORD'S anointed"?
It meant that God had chosen that person to be king
How did David react to the news of Saul's and Jonathon's deaths?
He mourned, wept, and fasted for them and for the Israelites who died with them in battle
What was the name the Jebusite city that David had conquered?
Jerusalem
Who would build the house (temple) for God instead of David?
David's son
What evidence did David give that he could have killed Saul in the cave?
He showed Saul the part of the robe that he had cut off
What reason did Saul give for calling David ore righteous than He?
He could have killed Saul in the cave, but he did not kill him
What did David say the Amalekite should have been afraid to do?
Kill the LORD'S anointed
What other name was given to Jerusalem?
Zion
Who is the ultimate Son of David in whom all the promises of the David Covenant will be fulfilled?
Jesus