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Lesson 14 Abner Joins David Ish-bosheth Is Murdered 2 Samuel 3:6 – 4:12

“Important Players” Israel’s 1st king…already dead Saul Present king…Saul’s servant David Saul’s commander Abner David’s commander & nephew Joab Saul’s son whom Abner anointed king Ish-bosheth

 Abner gets stronger in Saul’s house  Ish-bosheth accuses Abner of relations with Rizpah (Saul’s concubine) [to have done so would have been a strong claim to the throne]  Abner rejects the charge, reminds the king of the kindness he had shown, and informs the king he will now help David solidify his reign over all Israel Abner Joins David 2 Sam 3

 Abner sends his offer to David, who accepts on one condition…Abner bring Michal back to David v. 13  David sends messengers to Ish-bosheth re: Michal…Abner escorts her back to David vv  Abner confers with Israel’s elders re: recognizing David vv Abner Joins David 2 Sam 3

 Abner also announced his intentions in Benjamin’s hearing (Saul’s tribe) v. 19  David holds a public feast to welcome Abner to his kingdom v. 20  Abner requests to begin gathering all Israel…he leaves with David’s blessing v. 21 Abner Joins David 2 Sam 3

 Joab had been out on a raid…he was totally unaware of Abner’s new place in David’s kingdom  He rebukes David…tells the king Abner is deceitful  Joab sends for Abner’s return…using the pretense of conferring with him privately, Joab murders Abner in revenge for the death of his brother Asahel 2 Sam 2 Abner Joins David 2 Sam 3

 David claims innocence for Abner’s death  David also pronounces a curse on Joab and all his family  David leads a public funeral procession… Joab ordered to participate vv – Once again, David would refuse to take revenge…he will let the Lord repay the evil of Joab Abner Joins David 2 Sam 3

 Ish-bosheth learns of Abner’s death…he “lost courage” [NASV] – The last thing Ish-bosheth knew was that Abner was going to help David – Abner’s death would cause all sorts of troubling thoughts to Ish-bosheth  The story of Baanah and Rechab vv – two commanders of Ish-bosheth’s army… they were from Benjamin Ish-bosheth Dies 2 Sam 4

 The story of Baanah and Rechab vv – The writer also tells of the helplessness of Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s lame son – Baanah and Rechab go to the palace where Ish-bosheth is taking an afternoon nap – Under the pretense of gathering wheat, they enter the royal bedroom, killing and decapitating Ish-bosheth Ish-bosheth Dies 2 Sam 4

 The story of Baanah and Rechab vv – They rush all night to Hebron to present the head of Ish-bosheth to David…it is obvious they expect some sort of reward for taking out David’s “enemy” – David reminds them of the earlier mistake made by a young Amalekite 2 Sam 1 – Their deed is worse…they have wickedly taken a righteous life without cause v. 11 Ish-bosheth Dies 2 Sam 4

 The story of Baanah and Rechab vv – David commanded these two men to be executed, have their hands and feet cut off, and be publicly hanged in Hebron – Ish-bosheth’s head was buried with Abner in Hebron Ish-bosheth Dies 2 Sam 4

Remember why we’re taking the time for applications in class this quarter… Rom 15:4 1 Cor 10:11 2 Tim 3:16-17 Mt 22:29-32

(1) The Bible states we reap what we sow. – God is not mocked…we cannot alter the laws of reaping and sowing Gal 6:7-8 (Baanah & Rechab) – Truth states the wicked will suffer the fate they plan for the righteous Psa 7:14-16 Esth 9:25 – If not in this life, certainly when they are judged by God 2 Thess 1:6-7

(2) Human life must always be valued – Both before and after becoming king, David showed he valued human life – Even if others tried to convince David some were his enemies, David would not see them so and do them harm – God gave life, and only God can take it

(3) A child of God can be a person of character, even when others are not – David is surrounded by men who used unprincipled behavior in attempts to gain carnal advantages – David continued to show why he was a “…man after God’s own heart”

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Periods of Bible History Bible Narrative

Periods of Bible History Before the Flood Flood Scattering of the People Patriarchs Exodus Genesis 1-5 Genesis 6-10 Genesis 11 Genesis Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers 1-13

Periods of Bible History Wandering in the Wilderness Invasion and Conquest Judges United Kingdom Num 14-36; Deut; Joshua 1-5 Joshua 4-24 Judges; Ruth; 1 Sam Sam 10-1 King 11; (b) 1 Chr 10-2 Chr 9

United Kingdom Saul David Solomon 1 Samuel 10-31; 1 Chronicles 10 2 Samuel; 1 Chronicles Kings 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1-9

Periods of Bible History Divided Kingdom Judah Alone Captivity Return from Captivity 1 Kin 12-2 Kin 17; (b)2 Chron Kings 18-25; (b)2 Chron Daniel; Ezekiel Ezra; Haggai; Zech; Esther; Neh; Mal

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence Life of Christ Early Church Letters to Christians (no scripture) Matthew; Mark; Luke; John Acts Epistles; Revelation

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Periods of Bible History Events in Each Period

Periods of Bible History Before the Flood – Creation of the world – Adam and Eve in the garden – First sin – Cain and Abel – Generations from creation to Noah

Periods of Bible History Flood – The flood – Meat for food – Law of capital punishment – Covenant of the rainbow – Curse on Canaan – Generations from flood to scattering of people

Periods of Bible History Scattering of the people – Tower of Babel built – Languages divided – Generations to patriarchs

Periods of Bible History Patriarchs – Abraham – Isaac – Jacob – Joseph Transition to period of Exodus

Periods of Bible History Exodus – Israel in bondage – Moses’ birth – Raised as Pharaoh's son – Rejected by his people – Flees to wilderness – Burning bush

Periods of Bible History Exodus – Plagues – Crossing of Red Sea – Trip to Sinai – Events at Mt Sinai – Trip to Kadesh – Spies into the land – Israel refuses to go in

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Israel sentenced to wander – Korah, Dathan, and Abiram – Aaron’s rod that budded – Miriam dies – Sin of Moses and Aaron – Passing by Edom – Aaron’s death

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Fiery serpents – Conquer Sihon (Amorites) – Conquer Og (Bashan) – Balaam – Fornication with Midianites – Second census

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Slaughter of Midianites – Speeches of Moses in Deuteronomy – Moses’ death – Crossing over Jordan – Observance of Passover

Periods of Bible History Invasion and Conquest – Central campaign Take Jericho, Bethel, and Ai Stake claim at Shechem – Southern campaign Treaty with Gibeonites Fight kings in the south – Northern campaign Fight kings of the north, led by Jabin king of Hazor

Periods of Bible History Invasion and Conquest – Land distributed among tribes – Trans-jordanic tribes go home – Joshua challenges Israel to keep from idols – Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve – They renew the covenant with Jehovah

Periods of Bible History Judges – Othniel – Ehud – Shamgar – Deborah – Gideon – Abimelech (not a judge; leader) – Tola

Periods of Bible History Judges – Jair – Jephthah – Ibzan – Elon – Abdon – Samson – Eli – Samuel

Periods of Bible History Judges – Story of Micah – Levite’s concubine – Book of Ruth

Periods of Bible History United Kingdom – Saul – David – Solomon

Periods of Bible History Divided Kingdom – Israel in the North – Judah in the South – Lasted 200 years until Israel taken captive – Prophets: Obadiah, Joel, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah – Isaiah continues into Judah Alone

Periods of Bible History Judah Alone – Kings: Hezekiah, Manasseh, Josiah – Prophets: Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Nahum

Periods of Bible History Captivity – Daniel and Ezekiel

Periods of Bible History Return from Captivity – Zerubbabel with Jeshua the high priest (536 BC) Prophets: Haggai and Zechariah – Start building temple – Stop temple after one year Ordered by Cambyses – Haggai and Zechariah stirred people to resume building ( BC)

Periods of Bible History Return from Captivity – Esther fits between Ezra 6 and 7 (485 BC) – Ezra leads a return (458 BC) Concentrates on purifying the worship – Nehemiah comes to build walls of Jerusalem (445 BC) – Malachi, last prophet of Old Testament (432 BC)

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence – Fall of Persian empire – Rise of Grecian empire – Splintering of Grecian empire – Seleucid kingdom (Syria and Mesopotamia) battle Ptolemaic kingdom for control of Palestine – Beginning of Maccabean revolt

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence – Beginnings of Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes – Rome comes to Eastern Mediterranean – Herod the Great given the kingdom of Judea, including virtually all of Palestine

Periods of Bible History Life of Christ – Years of preparation – Beginning of His ministry – Great Galilean ministry – Periods of retirement – Close of ministry – Last week – Resurrection and exaltation

Periods of Bible History Early Church – Acts 1-13 Work in Jerusalem, Palestine, and eastern end of Mediterranean – Acts Primarily work of Paul Spread of gospel into all of Roman empire

Periods of Bible History Letters to Christians – Epistles and Revelation – Six written during time of Acts 1 and 2 Thessalonians Galatians 1 and 2 Corinthians Romans

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