2 Samuel Chapter 19

19.2 Why did David's army mourn despite their victory in the beginning of 2 Samuel 19?

• Not every enemy died in battle

• David was grieving for Absalom

• They knew Israel would soon forget the LORD

• They feared for their very lives

19.5 When David covered his face and cried aloud, how did Joab say the king was treating his men?

• "You have shown respect to your men."

• "You paid enough attention to your men's sacrifice."

• "You have brought honor to your men."

• "You have humiliated all your men."

19.7 What did Joab insist that David do to prevent all of David's men from leaving him by nightfall?

• Serve a great feast

• Create a blockade

• Encourage his men

• Appoint Joab as their new leader

19.8 What did David's men do when they were told he was sitting in the gateway?

• They all came before him

• They brought peace offerings to the sanctuary

• They stayed home in fear

• Some came but most departed to their tents

19.9 Who argued, saying that David the king had rescued them, but that they had anointed Absalom to rule over them?

• All the people of the tribes of Israel

• Men from the Philistine camp

• Mephibosheth and David

• David and Joab

19.14 The men of Judah were of one mind. What word did they send to David?

• "Return, you and all your men."

• "We will only obey Joab."

• "Leave; never come here again."

• "You cannot rule over us."

19.15 What did King David need to cross as he returned to Israel?

• The Mount of Olives

• The Dead Sea

• The Jordan River

• The Red Sea

19.22 Abishai, son of Zeruiah, thought Shemei should be put to death. What was David's response to Abishai?

• "Don't I know that today I am king over Israel?"

• "What right do you have to interfere?"

• "Should anyone be put to death in Israel today?"

• All of the above

19.24 Who had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely?

• Joab, commander of David's army

• Barzillai the Gileadite

• The king himself

• Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson

19.26 Why had Mephibosheth planned to ride his donkey to go with the king?

• His donkey was fast

• He was lame

• He had many belongings to take with him

• He was lazy