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What was the name of David’s new capital city when he became king of all Israel?
Jerusalem
How was the brother of Joab killed?
He was run through the stomach with the blunt end of a spear
Why did Joab kill Abner?
Abner had killed Joab’s brother
At what time of year did kings normally go to fight?
Spring
What was the name of the Servant who told David that Jonathon had a son that was still living?
Ziba
For how may days was David and Bathsheba’s baby sick?
7 days
Why would the husband of Bathsheba not go home to his wife?
Because his men were still at war
What two items did the Amalekite solider bring when he told David that Saul and Jonathan had died?
Saul’s armband and crown / armband and crown
How did Ishbosheth die?
His head was cut off by two of his men
Why did David want to bless a member of Saul’s family?
David had promised Jonathon that he would care for and protect Jonathon’s family
What was one of the curses that God placed upon David through Nathan because of his sin with Bathsheba?
David’s family would rebel against him / David’s wives would be taken from him and given to another man / David and Bathsheba’s baby would die
Why did Abner become angry with Ishbosheth?
Ishbosheth accused Abner of sleeping with one of Saul’s former wives
What was Bathsheba doing when David first saw her?
Taking a bath / Taking a bath on her roof
What portion of land did Judah occupy (i.e. give a compass direction)?
Southern
In which town did David live while he reigned in Judah?
Hebron
What did David want to build after he had settled into his new palace?
A temple for God / a home for God
Where did Uriah sleep when David brought him home to Jersualem?
With the King’s guard
What had happened to Jonathon’s son to make him crippled?
He had been dropped as a baby by his nurse
Name one blessing David gave to Jonathon’s son?
Gave him all of Saul’s property / Gave him servants / Brought him to eat at the King’s table
Who was the General that led David’s army?
Joab
What was the name of Bathsheba’s husband?
Uriah
How did David respond when Ishbosheth’s two men brought him the head of Ishbosheth?
David had the men killed
What did Abner bring back to David when he went to make a peace agreement?
David’s first wife / Michal
What was the name of Saul’s son who ruled Israel after Saul’s death?
Ishbosheth
What was one of the promises God made to David through Nathan, when Nathan told David that he would not be the one to build God’s temple?
David would be made famous / God would provide a homeland for His people / one of David’s offspring would rule over God’s people forever and would build a temple for God