03-BOOK THIRD. The Reign of David.

BOOK THIRD. The Reign of David.

BOOK THIRD. The Reign of David.

PART I. THE SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS IN HEBRON.

I. David’s Behavior on Hearing of Saul’s Death.

64. The News of Saul’s Death is brought to David.

2 Samuel 1:1-16.

65. David’s Lamentation for Saul and Jonathan.

2 Samuel 1:17-27.

II. The Rival Kingdoms.

66. David is anointed King over Judah.

2 Samuel 2:1-4.

67. David’s Message to the Men of Jabesh-gilead.

2 Samuel 2:4-7.

68. Ish-bosheth is made King in Israel.

2 Samuel 2:8-11.

69. The Civil War.

2 Samuel 2:12-32; 2 Samuel 3:1.

70. David’s Family in Hebron.

2 Samuel 3:2-5.

III. Events leading to David’s Elevation to the Throne of Israel.

71. Abner’s Quarrel with Ish-bosheth.

2 Samuel 3:6-11.

72. Abner’s Desertion to David: Michael restored to David.

2 Samuel 3:12-21.

73. Joab’s Murder of Abner: David’s Lamentation.

2 Samuel 3:22-39.

74. The Murder of Ish-bosheth.

2 Samuel 4:1-3; 2 Samuel 4:5-7.

75. David punishes the Murderers of Ish-bosheth.

2 Samuel 4:8-12.

PART II. THE PERIOD OF DAVID’S WARS.

76. David is made King over Israel.

2 Samuel 5:1-3; 1 Chronicles 11:1-3.

77. Data concerning the Number of Warriors who made David King.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40.

78. Jerusalem captured and made the Capital.

2 Samuel 5:6-10; 1 Chronicles 11:4-9.

79. Defensive Wars against the Philistines.

(1) The first Campaign.

A. David goes "down to the Hold."

2 Samuel 5:17; 1 Chronicles 14:8.

B. The Gadites who "separated themselves unto David."

1 Chronicles 12:8-15.

C. The Deed of "the three mighty Men."

2 Samuel 5:18; 2 Samuel 23:13-17; 1 Chronicles 11:15-19; 1 Chronicles 14:9.

D. David’s Victory at Baal-perazim.

2 Samuel 5:19-21; 1 Chronicles 14:10-12.

(2) The second Campaign.

2 Samuel 5:22-25; 1 Chronicles 14:13-17.

80. David’s Alliance with Hiram of Tyre.

2 Samuel 5:11-12; 1 Chronicles 4:1-2.

81. Offensive Wars against the Philistines.

(1) A Summary of these Wars.

2 Samuel 8:1; 1 Chronicles 18:1.

(2) The first Campaign.

2 Samuel 21:15-17.

(3) Withdrawal of David from active military Service.

2 Samuel 21:17.

(4) The second Campaign.

2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 20:4.

(5) The third Campaign.

2 Samuel 21:19; 1 Chronicles 20:5.

(6) The fourth Campaign.

2 Samuel 21:20-22; 1 Chronicles 20:6-8.

82. The Ammonite-Syrian Campaign.

(1) David’s Ambassadors insulted by the Ammonites.

2 Samuel 10:1-5; 1 Chronicles 19:1-5.

(2) The Israelitish Victory under the Leadership of Joab.

2 Samuel 10:6-14; 1 Chronicles 19:6-15.

83. The Syrian Campaign.

2 Samuel 10:15-19; 1 Chronicles 19:16-19.

84. The second Ammonite Campaign.

(1) Joab lays Siege to Rabbah.

2 Samuel 11:1; 1 Chronicles 20:1.

(2) David’s Fall.

2 Samuel 11:2-27.

(3) David’s Repentance.

2 Samuel 12:1-24.

(4) The Capture of Rabbah.

2 Samuel 12:26-31; 1 Chronicles 20:1-3.

85. The Campaign against Moab.

(1) The Conquest by David.

2 Samuel 8:2; 1 Chronicles 18:2.

(2) The Exploit of Benaiah.

2 Samuel 23:20; 1 Chronicles 11:22.

86. Decisive Campaign against Hadadezer.

2 Samuel 8:3-4; 2 Samuel 8:7-8; 1 Kings 11:23-24; 1 Chronicles 18:3-4; 1 Chronicles 18:7-9.

87. Subjugation of Damascus.

2 Samuel 8:5-6; 1 Chronicles 18:5-6.

88. Submission of Hamath.

2 Samuel 8:9-11; 1 Chronicles 18:9-11.

89. Subjugation of Edom.

2 Samuel 8:13-14; 1 Kings 11:14-18; 1 Chronicles 18:12-13.

90. Summary of David’s Wars: the Nations conquered.

2 Samuel 8:11-12; 2 Samuel 8:14; 1 Chronicles 18:11; 1 Chronicles 18:13.

91. List of David’s Heroes.

(1) The "first" three.

A. Joshobeam.

2 Samuel 23:8; 1 Chronicles 11:10-11.

B. Eleazar.

2 Samuel 23:9-10; 1 Chronicles 11:12.

C. Shammah.

2 Samuel 23:11-12; 1 Chronicles 11:13-14.

(2) The "three mighty Men."

A. Their Exploit at Bethlehem.

2 Samuel 23:13-17; 1 Chronicles 11:15-19.

B. Abishai.

2 Samuel 23:18-19; 1 Chronicles 11:20-21.

C. Benaiah.

2 Samuel 23:20-23; 1 Chronicles 11:22-25.

(3) The remaining heroes.

2 Samuel 23:24-39; 1 Chronicles 11:26-47.

92. The Administration and Officers of the Kingdom during this Period.

2 Samuel 8:15-18; 1 Chronicles 18:14-17.

93. David’s Song of Thanksgiving.

2 Samuel 22:1-51.

Psalms 18:1-50.

PART III. THE PERIOD OF REST.

94. Removal of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim.

(1) To the House of Obed-edom.

2 Samuel 6:1-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14.

(2) To Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 6:12-19; 1 Chronicles 15:1-29; 1 Chronicles 16:1-3.

(3) David’s Hymn of Praise.

1 Chronicles 16:4-36.

Psalms 105:1-15; 1 Chronicles 16:8-22.

Psalms 96:1-13; 1 Chronicles 16:23-33.

Psalms 106:1; Psalms 107:1; Psalms 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34.

Psalms 136:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34.

Psalms 106:47-48; 1 Chronicles 16:35-36.

(4) Concluding Statements.

2 Samuel 6:19-23; 1 Chronicles 16:37-43.

95. The Promise of eternal Dominion to the House of David.

(1) David’s Purpose to build a Temple to Jehovah.

2 Samuel 7:1-3; 1 Chronicles 17:1-2.

(2) The Lord’s Answer through Nathan.

2 Samuel 7:14-17; 1 Chronicles 17:3-15.

(3) David’s Prayer and Thanksgiving.

2 Samuel 7:18-29; 1 Chronicles 17:16-27.

96. David’s Kindness towards Joanthon’s Son, Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1-13.

97. The Birth of Solomon.

2 Samuel 12:24-25.

98. David’s Family in Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 5:13-16; 1 Chronicles 3:5-9; 1 Chronicles 14:3-7.

PART IV. THE PERIOD OF INTERNAL DISSENSIONS.

I. Family Troubles.

99. Amnon’s Crime.

2 Samuel 13:1-22.

100. Absalom’s Vengeance.

2 Samuel 13:23-36.

101. Absalom’s Flight and Sojourn in Geshur.

2 Samuel 13:37-39.

102. The Recall of Absalom.

(1) Joab’s Stratagem.

2 Samuel 14:1-20.

(2) Absalom’s Return.

2 Samuel 14:21-24.

(3) Absalom and his Family.

2 Samuel 14:25-27.

(4) Absalom’s Waiting in Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 14:28.

(5) Absalom’s Readmission to Court.

2 Samuel 14:29-33.

103. Absalom stealing the Hearts of the Men of Israel.

2 Samuel 15:1-6.

II. National Calamities.

104. The three Years’ Famine.

(1) The Execution of Saul’s Grandsons.

2 Samuel 21:1-10.

(2) The Burial of Saul and his Sons.

2 Samuel 21:11-14.

105. The three Days’ Pestilence.

(1) David’s Sin in numbering the People.

2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chronicles 21:1-6.

(2) The Choice of Punishments.

2 Samuel 24:10-14; 1 Chronicles 21:7-13.

(3) The Pestilence.

2 Samuel 24:15-17; 1 Chronicles 21:14-17.

(4) David purchases Araunah’s Threshing-floor and erects an Altar.

2 Samuel 24:18-25; 1 Chronicles 21:18-30.

III. David’s Final Arrangements.

106. Preparations for Building of the Temple.

(1) The Temple Site chosen.

1 Chronicles 22:1.

(2) David’s Plans and Foresight.

1 Chronicles 22:2-5.

(3) David’s Charge to Solomon.

1 Chronicles 22:6-16.

(4) David’s Charge to the Princes.

1 Chronicles 22:17-19.

107. The National Convention.

(1) The Convention summoned.

1 Chronicles 23:1-2.

(2) Data concerning the Officials "gathered."

A. The Number and Distribution of the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:3-5.

B. The twenty-four Houses of the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:6-23; 1 Chronicles 24:20-30.

C. The Duties of the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:24-32; 1 Chronicles 24:30-31.

D. The twenty-four Courses of Priests.

1 Chronicles 24:1-19.

E. The twenty-four Classes of Singers.

1 Chronicles 25:1-31.

F. The Courses of the Doorkeepers.

1 Chronicles 26:1-19.

G. The Officers of the Treasuries of "the House of God."

1 Chronicles 26:20-28.

H. The Officers and Judges "for the outward Business."

1 Chronicles 26:29-32.

I. The twelve Captains of the Army.

1 Chronicles 27:1-15.

J. The Chiefs of the twelve Tribes.

1 Chronicles 27:16-24.

K. The Overseers of the King’s Treasuries and Possessions.

1 Chronicles 27:25-31.

L. The Officers of State.

1 Chronicles 27:32-34.

(3) The Convening into an Assembly of the secular Officials "gathered."

1 Chronicles 28:1.

(4) The public Acts in National Convention.

A. David causes Solomon to be made King (first Time).

1 Chronicles 23:1.

B. David’s Address.

1 Chronicles 28:2-8.

C. David directs Solomon concerning the Building of the Temple.

1 Chronicles 28:9-21.

D. Contributions of David and the Officials for the Building of the Temple.

1 Chronicles 29:1-9.

E. David’s Thanksgiving and Prayer.

1 Chronicles 29:10-19.

(5) Close of the Convention.

1 Chronicles 29:20-22.

IV. Absalom’s Rebellion.

108. The Outbreak of the Rebellion.

2 Samuel 15:7-12.

109. David’s Flight.

(1) He hastily leaves Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 15:13-18.

(2) Ittai’s Fidelity.

2 Samuel 15:19-23.

(3) The Priests and the Ark.

2 Samuel 15:24-29.

(4) Hushai is sent back to the City.

2 Samuel 15:30-37.

(5) The lying Ziba and his Present.

2 Samuel 16:1-4.

(6) The Cursing of Shimei.

2 Samuel 16:5-14.

110. Absalom in Jerusalem.

(1) His Entrance into the City.

2 Samuel 15:37; 2 Samuel 16:15.

(2) Hushai meets Absalom.

2 Samuel 16:16-19.

(3) The Counsels of Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 16:20-23; 2 Samuel 17:1-4.

(4) Ahithophel’s Counsel is thwarted by Hushai.

2 Samuel 17:5-14.

(5) Husahi’s Message to David.

2 Samuel 17:15-22.

(6) Ahithophel’s Suicide.

2 Samuel 17:23.

111. The Civil War.

(1) Absalom’s Pursuit.

2 Samuel 17:24-26.

(2) The Reception of David at Mahanaim.

2 Samuel 17:27-29.

(3) The Battle of Mount Ephraim.

2 Samuel 18:1-8.

(4) Absalom is murdered by Joab.

2 Samuel 18:9-18.

(5) The Tidings brought to David: his Grief for Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:19-33.

V. The Restoration of David’s Authority.

112. Joab’s Reproval of David’s unworthy Grief.

2 Samuel 19:1-8.

113. Negotiations for David’s Recall.

2 Samuel 19:8-14.

114. David’s Return.

(1) The homeward March begins.

2 Samuel 19:15.

(2) Shimei is pardoned.

2 Samuel 19:16-23.

(3) The Meeting with Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 19:24-30.

(4) Barzillai’s Farewell.

2 Samuel 19:31-40.

(5) The Strife between Judah and Israel.

2 Samuel 19:40-43.

115. Sheba’s Insurrection.

(1) The Outbreak of the Revolt.

2 Samuel 20:1-2.

(2) David re-enters Jerusalem

2 Samuel 20:3.

(3) Joab, after murdering Amasa, pursues Sheba.

2 Samuel 20:4-14.

(4) Siege of Abel of Beth-maacah, Death of Sheba, and End of the Rebellion.

2 Samuel 20:15-22.

116. The Officers of State after the Restoration.

2 Samuel 20:23-26.

VI. The Closing Days of David’s Life.

117. David’s failing Health: Abishag the Shunammite.

1 Kings 1:1-4.

118. Solomon is made King "the second Time."

(1) Adonijah attempts to seize the Kingdom.

1 Kings 1:5-10.

(2) Nathan and Bath-sheba’s counter Coup d’ ’etat.

1 Kings 1:11-37.

(3) Solomon’s second Anointing.

1 Kings 1:38-40; 1 Chronicles 29:22.

(4) Adonijah’s Alarm and Submission.

1 Kings 1:41-53.

119. David’s last prophetic Words.

2 Samuel 23:1-7.

120. David’s last Words to Solomon.

1 Kings 2:1-9.

121. The Death of David.

2 Samuel 5:4-5; 1 Kings 2:10-11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30.