DISCOVER BIBLE | 2 SAMUEL 19-24 (1 CHRONICLES 21)

1. Introduction

a) The Bible is full of wonderful stories and special truth. What we want to do is to discover the Bible.  

b) Psalm 119:11 says, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." 

c) Nurture and grow your understanding of the Bible as you read and discover the Bible.  

2. Outline:

@1. In order to help you correlate these sections of scripture, we are going to parallel portions of each book which cover the same events.

@2. As you study in this way, you will begin to see how the different emphases of the writers directed their choice of materials. 

a) 2 Samuel 19-24:

i) Joab causes the king to stop mourning - 2 Samuel 19:1-14.

ii) David returns to Jerusalem - 2 Samuel 19:15-43.

iii) Sheba revolts against David - 2 Samuel 20:1-13.

iv) Sheba is slain - 2 Samuel 20:14-26.

v) Seven sons of Saul hanged - 2 Samuel 21:1-14.

vi) Abihsai rescues David from the Giant - 2 Samuel 21:15-22.

vii) David's song of deliverance - 2 Samuel 22:1-51.

viii) The last words of David - 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

ix) David's mighty men - 2 Samuel 23:8-39.

x) David's numbers Israel and Judah - 2 Samuel 24:1-9.

xi) God punishes David - 2 Samuel 24:10-25. 

b) 1 Chronicles 21:

i) David numbers Israel and Judah - 1 Chronicles 21:1-6.

ii) David chooses his punishment - 1 Chronicles 21:7-17.

iii) David builds an altar - 1 Chronicles 21:18-30.

3. Major Places in Order:

a) Jerusalem.

4. Major People in Order:

a) David, Hiram, Mephibosheth, Bathsheba, Nathan, Joab, Amnon, Tamar, Absalom, Ziba, Shimei, Hushai, Ahithophel, Sheba, Abishai.

5. Amount of Time Covered:

a) Approximately 33 years (2 Samuel 5:5).