5 W's
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
Samuel, Nathan, Gad
The Amalekite camp
Where is David supposed to be when he sees Bathsheba bathing?
He is supposed to be out at war with his army
What is a covenant?
A promise that is essentially a legally binding agreement
What color is the "Ex" in FedEx?
Green
When was 2 Samuel written?
Sometime after David's death in 970 B.C.
Why is the escaped Amalekite executed by David's men?
He claims to have killed King Saul
Why was Bathsheba bathing on her roof?
She was not, this is just a common misinterpretation.
How does Nathan confront David about his sin?
Tells David a story that is similar to his sin
What is the most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
Where does 2 Samuel take place?
Israel
What does David do after he finds out King Saul and Jonathan are dead?
He executes the man claiming responsibility, and then laments their passing
What is God's punishment for David's sin?
"The sword will not depart from your house" and the deaths that entails.
What is important about David's mourning of Saul?
It shows his merciful heart, and his respect for authority
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
Omega
What is 2 Samuel about?
God rules Israel through the king that is after His own heart
Why does David want to build God a house?
Because he lives in a nice house, while God only lives outside in a tent
David has 3 plans to cover his sin. What are they?
1. Send Uriah home
2. Get Uriah drunk so he goes home
3. Kill Uriah
Why did David strike down the Amalekite camp?
They kidnapped a whole town
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88
Why is 2 Samuel important?
Introduction of the Messianic monarch figure who will culminate in Jesus Christ
Why does God say that David cannot build a temple for God?
2 Samuel does not give that detail. We don't know yet!
David made a series of mistakes that lead to his ultimate sin. What are they?
1. Doesn't turn away when he sees Bathsheba
2. Finds out who she is
3. Invites her to the palace
What are God's promises in the Davidic Covenant?
God will put David's son on the throne.
David's son will build God a temple
The throne will last forever, ending in Jesus Christ
On what Japanese city was the 1st atomic bomb dropped?
Hiroshima