What book is this story taken from?
II Samuel 16 & 17
Why did Ahithophel desire the life of David?
Because he was Bathsheba's Grandfather and he wanted vengeance for the death of his son in law Uriah
He killed Uriah
David
Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling....
Jude
When David was a little past the top of the hill, what did Ziba meet him with?
2 hundred loaves of bread, a hundred bunches of raisins, a hundred of Summer fruit, and a bottle of wine.
How does Absalom come into play?
Absalom is the son of David and what better way to avenge your enemy than to use their child?
His son is actually his traitor... Who is "his" son?
Absalom
I can do all things through Christ...
Philippians 4
Who gave word to David about the conspiracy of Ahithophel?
Ahimaaz and Jonathan
Why did Hushai -David's friend- neglect David and serve Absalom instead?
His logic was Absalom was next in line to become king, so why not start to serve under him now? I suppose he felt deep within that David was surely going to die.
Mephibosheth's servant
Ziba
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Psalms
Was Hushai really on Absalom's side? Explain
No. He conspired with Absalom to throw him off from defeating his father. Hushai distracted Absalom by coming up with a better way to overthrow the King then Ahithophel. He made Absalom believe that he was on his side. He didn't betray the King.
What disgrace did Absalom do to shame his father David?
He slept with his father's concubines on the housetop openly in the sight of those who were around.
This man came from the family of Saul
Shimei
Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm
Did Hushai agree with the counsel of Ahithophel? Explain
He did not agree because he explained that David is a man of war and the men with him were mighty valiant men. In other words, Ahithophel didn't stand a chance against David.
How many men did Ahithophel choose to pursue David?
Twelve Thousand
He is the man person in this bible story
Ahithophel
And behold I come quickly....
Revelations