September/October 2006   SBW Syllabus

SBW - 20 BIBLE WOMEN

Lesson 20

Of the Old Testament

The Jewish Age

Coronation to the Division

120 Years; 1 Sam. to 1 Kings 12

PERIOD OF POWER

(References in 2 Samuel)

BATHSHEBA—DAUGHTER OF AN OATH

1.          History of Bathsheba's David: 2 Sam. 3 and 4 Saul's son, Ishbosheth, who began to reign over Israel after Saul's death, is killed.  In chapter 5:1‑3, David is crowned king over Israel . He is 38 or so years old (2 Sam 5:4‑5). After battle with the Philistines (2 Sam 5: 17‑25), he was able to recover the Ark Of The Covenant which had been captured when Samuel was young, and to bring it back to Jerusalem with great rejoicing. He aspired to build a house for the Lord, but was told that his son will build it instead (chapter 7). The Lord was with him to secure his throne and give him victory over all the surrounding area (chapter 8) (See verses 14-18, and also chapter 10).  This is a long reading, but vital for understanding the situation.

2.          Who was Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11:3)?

3.          Who was Uriah (2 Sam. 23: 8‑39—His name means “Flame of Jah”)?

4.          How did Bathsheba come to David's attention (2 Sam. 11:2)?

5.          What did David do to sin regarding Bathsheba and her husband (2 Sam 11:4‑27)?

A.     What was the Lord’s response to David's sin (2 Sam 12:1‑23) and David's response to the Lord (Ps 51)?

B.     Read the Psalm of David’s repentance and confession (Ps 51:1-4; 7-13).

C.    What comfort was given to Bathsheba after the death of her child (2 Sam 12:24)?

D.    What plans did David have for Bathsheba's son Solomon (1 Chr 22:5‑19)?

6.          Who tried to usurp David's authority and exalt himself in the place of Solomon as king (1 Kings 1:1, 5‑7)?  Who brought about the frustration of this person's plans (2 Kings 1:8; 9‑53).

7.          *Tell of Solomon’s coronation (1 Kings 1:28; 32-40).  Note the symbolic items and processes used in this event and compare these to the coronation of other kings.  Compare these to Christ’s coronation.  This will be a longer answer, which might easily be used for a devotional article on the Ladies’ Day Devotionals.  Do your best.

8.          After the death of David, how did Adonijah manipulate Bathsheba to attempt to gain power (1 Kings 2:13‑25)?

MAACHAH—DEPRESSION

1.              Whose daughter was Maachah (2 Sam 3:3)? (Geshur is a kingdom in Bashan .)

2.              Whose mother was she (1 Chr 3:2; the third child of David, born to him in Hebron )--we also see that she had at least one other child, (2 Sam 13:1). Both children were "fair" to look upon, so it seems likely that Maachah may have been beautiful.

3.              In what situation do we first hear of the children of Maacha (2 Sam 13:1-39)?

4.              What happened to her daughter against her will (2 Sam 13:12-14)?

5.              What did her son do to avenge his sister (2 Sam 13:20, 23-29)?

6.              What happened to her son because of the way he chose vengeance (2 Sam 13:37-39)?

7.              What happened to end his exile (2 Sam 14)?

8.              When did her son begin his quest for the throne of David, and by what devious means (2 Sam 15:1‑6)?

9.              How did he eventually wrest the kingdom from David (2 Sam 15:7-17)?

10.         Who was a spy for David in the house of Absalom, and how was he able to protect David and the people that were with him (2 Sam 15:30-37, 16:15-23, 17:1-29)?

11.         What became of Absalom and his rule over Israel (2 Sam 18)?

HAGGITH—FESTIVE

1.          Who was Haggith's son (2 Sam 3:4; 1 Chr 3:2)?

2.          What do we first hear in detail of him (1 Kings 1:1‑6)?

3.          Whom does he seek to help him (1 Kings 1:7)?

4.          How are his plans foiled (1 Kings 1:8-53)?

5.          How does her son die (2:13-25)?

ABITAL—SOURCE OF DEW

She was the mother of ___________ (2 Sam 3:4-5; 1 Chr 3:3).

EGLAH—CALF

She was the mother ____________ (2 Sam 3:5; 1 Ch. 3:3).

At this point are you able to name the wives and children of King David?