1.   How old was King David at this point? Why does he seem a lot older than his years? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2.   How does the Bible describe King David’s attitude towards Adonijah? How does Proverbs 29:1 apply to David in this instance? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3.   What was prophesied about Solomon in 1 Chronicles 22:5-9? Why didn’t God want King David to build a temple for Him? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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4.   What was the thinking behind Joab siding with Adonijah as the next king? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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5.   How long did King David reign?

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6.   Before he died, King David wanted Solomon to take care of a few of his enemies.  Why didn’t David take care of Joab himself? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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7.   Who was Abishag the Shunammite? Why was King Solomon so upset with Adonijah’s request?    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 

 

8.   What happened to Joab? What two men did King David say Joab killed in cold blood? Why didn’t he include Absalom?  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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9.   Who is Shimei? King David wanted him killed.  What happened to him? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

10.  What did King David speak over Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28:8-10? How is this a testament of King David’s reign?  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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