David is made King of Israel
Why did the people of Israel choose David as their king?
They chose David because God chose him and he was a good leader and led them out of battle from the Philistines
Why was bringing the Ark to Jerusalem important?
The Ark showed that God was with them.
What promise did God make to David?
God promised his family would always be kings and that his kingdom would last forever.
Why was David kind to Mephibosheth?
Because David promised to be kind to his friend Jonathan’s family.
What mistake did David make?
He counted his army doing a census instead of depending on God.
What made David a good king?
David trusted God and was patient.
What mistake did the people make with the Ark?
They moved it the wrong way.
Why didn’t David build God’s temple?
God chose Solomon to do it.
How was David kind to him?
Thay ate bread at his table continually.
What did the Angel do to the city of King David?
He struck them with 3 day plague
Did David become king right away?
No, David waited for God’s timing.
What happened when they tried to move the Ark of Covanent?
Uzzah was struck by lightening and died
Why did David feel guilty about the Ark Of Covanent being in the tabernacle?
He felt as though it was unfair for him to be living in a palace while the Ark is in the tabernacle.
How did Mephibosheth feel?
Thankful and happy
What was the name of the prophet sent by God to to give David a choice of three punishments?
Gad
What does this passage reveal about leadership and patience?
Leadership requires waiting on God.
Why was Michal upset with David?
She thought it was embarrassing for a king to be dancing.
How would this promise have encouraged David during hard times?
This reminded David that God was with him and that his kingdom and family had a future.
Who was Jonathan to David?
David's best friend
What were the three punishments given by God?
Famine 7 years of hunger.
Defeat by enemies for three months.
or 3 days plague.
Who annointed David king?
Samuel
Where did they put the Ark of the Covanent after it was brought to Jerusalem?
In a special tent also known as the tabernacle
Who was the prophet that gave David the message about God's Covanent?
Nathan
Summarize the story of Mephibosheth.
Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of King Saul. Many years later, King David looked for someone from Saul’s family to show kindness to because of his promise to Jonathan. David invited Mephibosheth to live in Jerusalem, gave him land, and allowed him to eat at the king’s table.
What did God ask of David to do for him after the Lord had mercy on him and his nation?
David is instructed by Gad the prophet to build an altar on the floor of Araunah.