Introduction
David has finally emerged as king.
Questions
1. How does David suggest that they can overcome the Jebusites in Jerusalem?
v 8 David said on that day, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites, let him go up to the watercourse ...
2. Why does David become a great king?
v 10 David grew greater and greater; for the LORD, the God of Armies, was with him.
3. What signal does God give David, to show him when he should attack the Philistines the second time?
v 24 When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then stir yourself up ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to 3 David is anointed king over all Israel at Hebron
- v 4 to 8 David takes the stronghold of Zion (part of Jerusalem) from the Jebusites who think their city is impregnable
- v 9 to 16 David establishes himself in Jerusalem and the LORD is with him. He takes more wives and has more sons
- v 17 to 25 David defeats the Philistines twice after asking God’s advice