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Lesson 34: David’s Death/Review of His Life

Lesson 34 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 21:15 – 23:39

Outline of Text

  • Wars continued against the Philistines, and the giants were destroyed, but David could not fight anymore, 2 Samuel 21:15-22.
  • David’s mighty men and their deeds are listed, 2 Samuel 23:8-39.
    • Uriah was one of these mighty men.
  • 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 lists these and adds several names after Uriah.
  • David sang a song about his protection and the defeat of his enemies by the power of God, 2 Samuel 22:1-51.
  • Last words of David, 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What area of Israel was protected by the defeat of the Philistines?

  2. What prominent military leader of David was not listed among the mighty men? Why do you think he was not listed?

  3. What credit does David give God for his success as king?

  4. What is acknowledged in 2 Samuel 23:5?

  5. As we reflect on David’s life, how do we reconcile the title “a man after God’s own heart” and incidents such as the sin with Bathsheba and the attempted cover up?

  6. What was the condition of Israel in regards to the government and safety of the nation after David’s reign?