Week 18 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8

Who did David set as commanders for the battle against Absalom’s army (18:2)?

Why didn’t David join the battle (18:3)?

What command did David give Joab, Abishai, and Ittai as they headed into battle (18:5)?

Where did the battle take place (18:6)?

Whose army won the battle (18:7-8)?

What happened to Absalom (18:9)?

Why didn’t the soldier take advantage of Absalom’s situation (18:10-13)?

Who killed Absalom (18:14-15)?

What was done with Absalom’s body (18:17)?

How was the news sent to David (18:19-32)?

How did David respond (18:33)?

What did David’s response do to the army (19:2-3)?

What did Joab tell David (19:5-7)?

What did David do after Joab’s scolding (19:8)?

For next time: Read 2 Samuel 19