2 Samuel 16-17

Scripture – 2 Samuel 16-17

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 16:1-4 - Ziba's deception
• 2 Samuel 16:1-2 - Ziba meets David with supplies
• 2 Samuel 16:3-4 - Ziba speaks ill of Mephibosheth 
• 2 Samuel 16:5-14 - Shimei curses David
• 2 Samuel 16:5-8 - Shimei curses a former king.
• 2 Samuel 16:9-14 - David receives his curses with humility.
• 2 Samuel 16:15-23 - Absalom's counselors
• 2 Samuel 16:15-19 - Absalom receives Hushai as an advisor.
• 2 Samuel 16:20-23 - Absalom follows Ahithophel’s advice.
• 2 Samuel 17:1-14 - The advice of Ahithophel and of Hushai.
• 2 Samuel 17:1-4 - The counsel of Ahithophel.
• 2 Samuel 17:5-10 - Hushai disagrees with Ahithophel’s advice.
• 2 Samuel 17:11-13 - Hushai advises Absalom to raise a huge army and get David in person.
• 2 Samuel 17:14 - Absalom and the elders favor Hushai’s advice.
• 2 Samuel 17:15-29 - David is warned of Absalom’s plan.
• 2 Samuel 17:15-16 - Zadok sends his sons to tell David.
• 2 Samuel 17:17-22 - David is warned.
• 2 Samuel 17:23 - Ahithophel commits suicide.
• 2 Samuel 17:24-26 - Absalom crosses the Jordan to pursue David.
• 2 Samuel 17:27-29 - David finds supporters in Gilead.

Examples to follow – Respond to curses with humility.

Examples to not follow – Cursing others. Speaking ill of others. 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Respond to insults with humility.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. I know people will attack me with words. Help me to respond with humility like David did. Amen.