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Intro: Consequence 1 towards David, as spoken by God through Nathan, was “…the sword shall never depart from your house.” (II Samuel 12:10). This began with Absalom killing his brother, Amnon. It will end with the death of Absalom, himself.
Read II Samuel 17:1-14 and verses 22-29 Also, read II Samuel 18:5-17

Questions

1. What were the number of soldier details, the time of engaging with David, and his group details, and what was the goal of the mission, per the advice of Ahithophel? (II Samuel 17:1-3)?
2. How did the advice of Hushai differ from this, in those 3 categories? (II Samuel 17:11-13)
3. Whose advice did Absalom choose? (II Samuel 17:14)
4. Why did Absalom choose this advice? (II Samuel 17:14)
5. When Ahithophel’s advice was not followed, what did he do? (II Samuel 17:23)
6. Which 3 people brought provisions for David and those who were with him? (II
   Samuel 17:27)
7. One of these 3 people was a descendant of Ammon. From whom did the Ammonites originate? (Genesis 19:30-38)
8. One of these 3 people, Machir, was mentioned with Mephibosheth. What was the relationship between these two men? (II Samuel 9:1-5)
9. What was David’s specific instruction to his battle group, concerning Absalom? (II Samuel 18:5)
10. Where did the battle between David and Absalom take place? (II Samuel 18:6)
11. How was Absalom discovered (II Samuel 18:9) and how was he killed (II Samuel 18:14) in this place?
    

Discussion

1. David fled from Absalom, what did he do to show he was still engaged in the conflict? (II Samuel 15:32-36)
2. What do you think II Samuel 18:8 means?
3. Can you remember at least two things God used to help the children of Israel
   with, in their mission to drive out inhabitants from the promised land?