1. David
The Contemporaries of David: Abigail

2. 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

3. Nabal
Maon
Carmel

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. David
The Contemporaries of David: Joab

11. The House of Jesse

12. 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

13. Jabesh Gilead
Mahanaim
Carmel
Joab
Hebron

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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