Central Church of Christ

David’s journey home

Intro: David fled Jerusalem, with struggles. David can now come back home, with different struggles accompanying him. He continues his faith and trust in God. He also shows his humanity.

Read II Samuel chapter 19 and chapter 20:1-3

Questions

1. What was the problem with David’s response to his son Absalom’s death? (II Sam. 19:6)

2. What was the change David wanted for the office of army commander? (II Sam. 19:13)

3. What was different about Shimei, upon David’s returning to Jerusalem? (II Sam. 19:16-23)

4. However, what was the same about Abishai’s response to Shimei? (II Sam. 19:21)

5. Mephibosheth and Ziba were not getting along. What did Ziba tell David in (II Sam. 16:3)

6. And….what did Mephibosheth tell David in (II Sam. 19:24-27)

7. How did David settle this quarrel? (II Sam. 19:29)

8. How many from Judah and how many from Israel came and accompanied David, on his return? (II Sam. 19:40)

9. However, Israel had what against Judah? (II Sam. 19:41, 43)

10. What was Judah’s reply to Israel’s accusation? (II Sam. 19:42)

11. Sheba, a Benjamite, told Israel to respond by doing what? (II Sam. 20:1, 2)

12. David had to face the concubines. What did he decide to do? (II Sam. 20:3)

Discussion

1. Why is it that David did not seem to have time to grieve over the loss of Absalom?

2. What did David do to resolve this problem?

3. How did David deal with the conflicting viewpoints of Mephibosheth and Ziba?

4. Why do you think David wanted people to accompany him on his return and why do you think some did so, without being invited?
What does this return of David event teach us about humanity?