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What kind of structure was the Ark of God staying in when David wanted to build a house for the Lord?
A tent
Which enemy nation did David defeat first in this chapter?
The Philistines
Where did David say Mephibosheth would always eat?
At the king’s table
Who became king of the Ammonites after Nahash died?
Hanun
Who did David leave in charge of his house when he went to sit before the Lord?
No one
According to God’s message to David, who would eventually build the house for the Lord?
Solomon
How many chariot horses did David keep from Hadadezer after the battle?
100
What physical condition did Mephibosheth have?
He was crippled in both feet.
How did Hanun shame David’s servants?
He shaved half of their beards and cut their garments in half.
What did David tell his servants to do after they were shamed?
Stay at Jericho until their beards grew back
Which prophet delivered God’s message to David about not building the temple?
Nathan the Prophet
Which neighboring nation did David defeat and measure with a line, putting many to death and sparing some?
Moabites
What servant did David assign to work the land that belonged to Mephibosheth?
Ziba
What did the Ammonites realize they had become to David?
Who did Joab put in charge of the battle against the Ammonites?
Abishai
What reason did David give for wanting to build a house for God?
He lived in a house of cedar while the ark was in a tent
Which nation came to help Hadadezer but was defeated by David?
The Arameans (Syrians)
Where was Mephibosheth living when David called for him?
In Lo-debar
Who did Hanun listen to that caused him to mistrust David’s servants?
The princes of the Ammonites
Who did Toi king of Hamath send to King David to ask about his health and bless him after defeating Hadadezer?
Joram
What covenant/promise did God make to David about his kingdom?
That his throne/kingdom would be established forever
What valuable items did David take from Hadadezer’s servants?
Gold shields
What was the name of Jonathan’s son whom David showed kindness to?
Mephibosheth
What city did the Ammonites come out from to position themselves for battle?
Rabbah
After David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, what was the name of the place he took from their control?
Metheg-ammah