2 Samuel 15:1-16:22 Questions by Stephen Ricker
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David is Forced to Leave Jerusalem
Questions for Study 7

2 Samuel 15:1-16:22
Key Verse: 16:11

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I. Absalom's Conspiracy (15:1-37)

1. How did Absalom steal the hearts of the men of Israel? (1-6) When and how did he carry out his conspiracy against the king?

2. Why did David decide to flee instead of fight? (13-14) When it is better to flee then fight? (Luke 4:28-30, 13:32-33; Matt. 5:43-48)

3. Who was loyal to David? What can we learn from Ittai? (19-22) How did the people respond? (23)

4. What did Zadok and the Levites do? (24) Why did David send Zadok and the ark back to Jerusalem? What other positive action did David take? (27-29) Describe his ascent up the Mount of Olives. What was his prayer? Who was Hushai? Why did he go back?

II. A Blessing and a Curse (16:1-14)

5. As David left Jerusalem, how did Ziba show his colors as an opportunist? (1-3) How was his loyalties correct?

6. What errors were in Shimei's curing? How did David respond? (9-12) What was everyone's condition when they arrived at their destination? What can we learn here about David's faith?

7. How does this foreshadow the Messiah? (Matt. 26:36-38; Luke 22:39-44, 13:34-35)

III. Ahithophel's Advice Fulfills God's Word (16:15-23)

8. Who was with Absalom and where did they go? (15) How did Hushai keep his promise to David?

9. Why might Absalom seek Ahithophel advice? (20; Prov. 20:18)) What does the fact that Absalom accepted his advice show about him? (23) Who was Ahithophel like, but not actually? (Jer. 14:14-16)

10. What was Ahithophel advice? What does this show about him? (Prov, 12:5) Did Absalom follow his advice? What does this show about him? What can we learn?