College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
2 Samuel 16 - Introduction
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 16
The people divided. David had many fast friends who supported his cause. He also found that division came into such houses as that of Mephibosheth. Ziba came to David saying that Mephibosheth had stayed behind hoping that the people would champion his claim for the throne. Ziba himself wanted to support David. On the road out of Jerusalem David was cursed by a man named Shimei who called David a bloody man (2 Samuel 16:8). This man was supporting the house of Saul as the regal family.
Absalom ruling in Jerusalem. Absalom took over all the reins of government. He claimed David's concubines as his own household and showed to all of Israel that the break between him and his father was complete and final. His faithful counselor in this conspiracy was Ahithophel.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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The Lord will look on mine affliction (2 Samuel 16:12). This was David's belief. He trusted that it would be so that the Lord would see what was happening to him and would requite him good for the cursing which he was receiving at the hands of some of his people. It is enough for the Christian to trust God to heal his hurts.
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There is a true oracle of God. Absalom's people followed Ahithophel as if he were God's true spokesman. His counsel was good over all, but it was not the counsel of God. Hushai was thwarting a man who was usurping the throne.
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False prophets arise in every age and multitudes follow them as if they were the oracle of God. Only one could say, I am the way, the truth and the light (John 14:6).
CHAPTER 16 IN REVIEW
1.
Who brought asses to David?
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2.
Whose servant was he?
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3.
Why did he say his master stayed behind?
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4.
Who cursed David as he left Jerusalem?
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5.
Who proposed beheading the man?
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Did David accept the proposal?
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7.
Who cried God save the king to Absalom?
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8.
Who proposed that Absalom take David's concubines?
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9.
What kind of shelter was erected for the concubines?
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10.
Where was the shelter erected?
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