David The Contemporaries of David: Abigail

In Peril The Trials of David In journeyings often ... in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness ... In perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness, Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of (six hundred men). 2Cor 11:26-28 In Peril

Nabal Maon Carmel

David & Saul The Lesson of Abigail 24 26 1Sam Ziphite Treachery 23:19 David in Hachilah Saul with 3000 men v2 David’s men will slay v4 v8 “Yahweh’s anointed” v6 v9 David is recognised v16 v17 Saul’s mind poisoned v19 “Hunt a flea” v14 v20 Saul’s change of heart v21 Though ‘reconciled’ the two separate v22 v25 David & Saul

Nabal & Saul The Lesson of Abigail Nabal Saul 1Sam 25 1Samuel Thy Son David v8 24:16 Who is the son of Jesse? v10 20:30-31 Rewarded Evil for Good v21 24:17 About to be Slain v22 24:4, 26:8 A Fool (Nabal) v25 26:21 Vengeance is God’s v29 26:10 A Feast fit for a King v36 20:24 A Place in Carmel v2 15:12 Me, Me, Me v11 22:8 Smitten by God v38 1Chr 10:13 Committed Idolatry Col 3:5 15:23 Covetousness is idolatry Col 3:5 Stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry 1Sam 15:23 Nabal & Saul

Jacob & Abigail The Lesson of Abigail Jacob Abigail Jacob insults Esau Genesis 1Sam 25 l Jacob insults Esau 27:35 v10 “I will kill Jacob” 27:41 v22 Jacob is now Rich 33:11 v2 Messengers sent to Esau 32:3 v12 Esau coming with 400 Men 32:6 v13 Jacob is greatly Afraid 32:7 v17 Jacob Prays for Deliverance 32:11 v26 Takes a Present for Esau 32:13 v27mg Sends the Present in Front 32:21 v19 Jacob bows to the Ground 33:3 v23 Esau accepts the Present v35 Jacob & Abigail

Nabal & Goliath The Lesson of Abigail Nabal Goliath l 1Samuel 25 1Samuel 17 l Am I a dog? (Caleb=dog) v3 v43 Disdained David v10 v42 God will sling out all David’s enemies v29 v49 David’s life in the bundle (lit pouch, bag) David fights God’s battles v28 v45 Nabal killed by a “stone” v37 Wickedness returned upon Nabal’s own head v39 v51 David received a wife v25 Nabal & Goliath

Chileab The Sons of David And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess. And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; And the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur. 2Sam 3:2-3 Chileab

David The Contemporaries of David: Joab

The House of Jesse

The Life of Joab Three Epochs of Employment David in the wilderness, war with Saul, David takes Hebron, the death of Abner 2Sam 2 David takes Jerusalem, the sin with Bathsheba, the rebellion of Absalom, the death of Absalom 2Sam 18 National unrest, the rebellion of Sheba, the death of Amasa 2Sam 20, the rise of Solomon, the death of Joab The Life of Joab

Jabesh Gilead Mahanaim Carmel Joab Hebron

Abner Abner — Ambition — l Abner = Father of Light l Uncle of Saul 1Chron 8:33 l Captain of Saul’s army 1Sam 14:50, 17:55 l Valiant man 1Sam 26:15 l Saul’s personal bodyguard 1Sam 20:25, 26:5 l Incited Saul against David 1Sam 24:9, 26:19 l Supported Ishbosheth after Saul 2Sam 2:8 l Challenged throne of Ishbosheth 2Sam 3:6-7 l Knew the promise to David 2Sam 3:9-10 l Killed Asahel 2Sam 2:23 l Made league with David 2Sam 3:12 l Killed by Joab and Abishai 2Sam 3:30 Abner

Abishai Abishai — Strength — l Abishai = Father of Generosity l David’s Nephew 1Chron 2:16 l Probably joined David at Adullam 1Sam 22:1 l Loyal and Courageous 1Sam 26:6 l Pride in military professionalism 1Sam 26:8 l Valiant soldier 2Sam 23:18-19, 1Chr 18:12 l One simple solution 1Sam 26:8, 2Sam 16:9 l Unforgiving 2Sam 16:9, 19:21-22 l Saved David’s life 2Sam 21:17 l Participated in murders of Abner & probably Amasa 2Sam 2:30, 20:10 l Died prior to rebellion of Adonijah l “Too hard for me” 2Sam 3:39, 16:10, 19:22 Abishai

Joab Joab — Courage — l Joab = Yah is my Father l David’s Nephew 1Chron 2:16 l Probably joined David at Adullam 1Sam 22:1 l Valiant and Courageous 1Chron 11:6 l Commander in Chief 2Sam 8:16 l Feared by Enemies 1Ki 11:17, 21 l Ruthless and Unemotional 2Sam 11:16 l Cunning, violent, vengeful 1Ki 1:5 Abner 2Sam 3:27 Absalom 2Sam 18:14 Amasa 2Sam 20:10 l A decisive Statesman 2Sam 19:1-8 l A Wily Opportunist (Adonijah) 1Ki 2:28 l Sentenced to Death 1Ki 1:6, 2:23 l “Too hard for me” 2Sam 3:39, 16:10, 19:22 Joab

The Character of Rejection   Joab Judas l A Greeting of Affection 2Sam 20:9 Mt 26:49 Lured Amasa with a Kiss Mt 26:48 Condemned in Temple 1Ki 2:28 Mt 27:5 Slew Innocent Blood 1Ki 2:31 Mt 27:4 His blood be upon Joab and his children forever 1Ki 2:33 Mt 27:25 Buried in his own land (not in the family tomb) 1Ki 2:34 2Sam 2:32 Ac 1:20 His office let another take 1Ki 2:35 Totally self-seeking 2Sam18:13 Jn 12:6 Character never changed 2Sam 3:39, Jn 6:70 16:10, 19:22 Joab & Judas

Samuel The Spiritual Father And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the ecclesia. And when they were come unto him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I cam into Asia, after what manner i have been with you at all seasons ... And now, behold, i know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the word of God, shall see my face no more. Whereof I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men ... I have coveted no mans silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities and to them that were with me. Acts 20:17-34 Samuel