“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” —Psalm 51:17 (NLT)
Bible Engagement: United Kingdom/David
Book of 2 Samuel—named after God’s prophet Samuel, originally combined in Hebrew with 1 Samuel as one book
Author: unknown
Audience: the Israelites possibly during the reign of Solomon
Genre: historical narrative
When: possibly around 950 B.C.
Why: Possibly to continue the story of God’s people, highlighting Samuel, Saul and David.
Book of 1 Chronicles– originally combined in Hebrew with 2 Chronicles as one book
Author: possibly Ezra
Audience: possibly the Israelites after they returned from Exile
Genre: Genealogy, narrative history, poetry
When: around 450 B.C.
Why: To provide the Israelites an account of David’s kingship and remind them of God’s promise to establish an eternal monarchy.
Tier 1: 1 Samuel 27; Psalm 121 David w/Philistines
Tier 2: 1 Samuel 27-31; Psalm 121
Tier 3: 1 Samuel 27-31; 1 Chronicles 9-10; Psalms 121; 91
Tier 1 Questions
- Why did David live with the Philistines?
• According to 1 Samuel 27:12, what did prince Achish assume about David?
Tiers 2-3 Questions
- Why did David live with the Philistines?
• According to 1 Samuel 27:12, what did prince Achish assume about David?
- What did Saul do when the Lord did not answer him? (see 1 Samuel 28:6-11)
- How does 1 Samuel 29:6 describe David’s influence on Achish?
- How does 1 Samuel end in regards to Saul?
Application
- Reflect on Psalm 121 in the light of David’s trials. In what parts of your life do you need the reminder that God is your helper?
- How can you maintain godly character while living among people who do not fear God?