Invitation to the Old Testament 11: United Kingdom (1-2 Samuel)

UNITED KINGDOM: 

UNITED KINGDOM 1 & 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1-11

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The Rise of the House of David

Introduction: 

Introduction This period of Jewish history is best studied through the lives of four people. 1. Samuel (1 Sam. 1-7) 2. Saul (1 Sam. 8-15) 3. David (1 Sam. 16-31; 2 Sam. 1-24; 1 Chron. 13-29) 4. Solomon (1 Kings 1-11; 2 Chron. 1-9)

Samuel (1 Samuel 1-7): 

Samuel (1 Samuel 1-7) Samuel is a transitional yet important character in Jewish history. 1. He was the last judge who anointed the first king. 2. The Jews regard him as a national hero, second only to Moses. a) Birth (1-2) b) Call of Samuel (3) c) Ministry of Samuel (4-7) 1) Death of Eli (4:12-18) 2) Leadership of Samuel (7:3ff.) 3) Request for a king (8:5-9)

Saul (1 Samuel 8-15): 

Saul (1 Samuel 8-15) A. Rise of Saul (9-12) ~ Saul's monarchy was founded in three stages 1. He was anointed at Ramah (9:1-10:16). 2. He was appointed at Mizpah (10:17-27). 3. He was affirmed at Gilgal (11:1ff.) B. Rejection of Saul (13-15) ~ Saul's three sins 1. impatience (13) 2. willfulness (14) 3. disobedience (15)

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29): 

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29) A. Life of David 1. The Testing of David (1 Samuel 16-31) a. David the Shepherd (16, 17) {Shepherd Psalms – Psalms 8; 19; 23; 29} 1) The anointing by Samuel (16) 2) The encounter with Goliath (17) b. David the Courtier (18-19:10) Psalms 140; 141 c. David the Fugitive (19:11-31) 2. The Triumph of David (2 Samuel 1-10; 1 Chronicles 13-19) a. Reign in Hebron (7 1/2 years - 2 Samuel 1-4) b. Reign in Jerusalem (33 years - 2 Samuel 5-10)

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 Hebron JUDAH  Jerusalem David as King King over Judah King over Israel

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29): 

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29) 3. The Transgressions of David (2 Samuel 11; 1 Chronicles 20) a. adultery (11:1-13) b. murder (11:14-27) 4. The Troubles of David (2 Samuel 12-20) a. David's sorrow (12) 1) Confrontation by Nathan (12:1-9) 2) Four-fold retribution (12:10-14) a) Sword wouldn't depart from his home b) Evil would come out of his home c) His wives would be openly shamed (16:22) d) Death of the child Bathsheba conceived

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29): 

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29) 3) Confession (Psalm 32; 51) ~ The confession took place approximately on e year after the sin was committed. b. David's sufferings (13-20) 1) Amnon rapes Tamar (13:1-20) 2) Absalom's revenge against Amnon (13:21- 36) 3) Absalom's rebellion (14-17) 4) Absalom's death (18) 5) Civil war (19, 20)

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29): 

David (1 Samuel 16-31; 2 Samuel 1-24; 1 Chronicles 13-29) 5. The Testimony of David (2 Samuel 21-24; 1 Chronicles 21) a. Victory (21) b. Songs (22, 23) c. Sacrifice (24) 6. David's Death (1 Kings 1, 2) Writings of David ~ Psalms