2 Samuel 4-5

Scripture – 2 Samuel 4-5

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 4:1-7 - Ishbosheth is murdered
• 2 Samuel 4:1-4 - The condition of the house of Saul.
• 2 Samuel 4:5-7 - Baanah and Rechab murder Ishbosheth.
• 2 Samuel 4:8-12 - David executes Ishbosheth's assassins.
• 2 Samuel 4:8 - Baanah and Rechab bring the head of Ishbosheth to David.
• 2 Samuel 4:9-12 - David has Baanah and Rechab executed.
• 2 Samuel 5:1-5 - David reigns over Israel
• 2 Samuel 5:1-3 - The elders of Israel recognize David as king
• 2 Samuel 5:4-5 - The duration of David's reign
• 2 Samuel 5:6-16 - David captures Jerusalem
• 2 Samuel 5:6-8 - The capture of Jerusalem
• 2 Samuel 5:9-10 - Jerusalem is David's new capital city
• 2 Samuel 5:11-12 - David's palace and greatness
• 2 Samuel 5:13-16 - David's many wives
• 2 Samuel 5:17-25 - David defeats the Phillistines
• 2 Samuel 5:17-19 - David fights against the Philistines
• 2 Samuel 5:20-21 - David defeats the Philistines at Baal Perazim
• 2 Samuel 5:22-25 - David defeats the Philistines at the Valley of Rephaim.

Examples to follow – Ask God before making a decision

Examples to not follow – Do not murder.

Sins to avoid – Murder. Taking many wives.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Go out for I will be with you.

Application – Ask God when making hard decisions, and follow through with it, because God will be with you.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. You are a wise God. Give me wisdom when making hard decisions. Help me also to go through with it, because I know you are with me. Amen.