Old Testament (II Samuel)

Why was David angry about the death of Ish-bosheth?

Why was David angry about the death of Abner?

Why did David help Mephibosheth?

David helped Mephibosheth because he was the son of his dear friend Jonathan.

Why did God kill Uzzah?

God killed Uzzah because he did not heed to the word of God to not touch the Ark of the Covenant.

Why are God's promises to David in chapter 7 so important?

How did David's sin with Bathsheba affect his family?

David’s sin caused a string of dysfunction throughout his family.

Explain the difference between Zadok and Abiathar.

When David ascended the throne of Judah, Abiathar was appointed High Priest (; ) and the "king's counselor" (). Meanwhile, Zadok, of the house of Eleazar, had been made High Priest. Another version says he was Co-Pontiff with Zadok during King David. These appointments continued in force till the end of David's reign. In Zadok and Abiathar are found acting together as priests under Solomon.Why was God angry at David for numbering the people?

Why was God angry at David for numbering the people?

This refers to , where God’s anger burned against Israel because David took a census of the fighting men. Even Joab, David’s thug general, knew this would bring trouble, saying, “Why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” (24:3). As soon as David did it he, too, knew it was a sin. God’s wrath was so stirred up that 70,000 people died as a result.