Lesson 314: 2 Samuel 23:2

The Context — The History

The Narrative — The Lead-Up

The Echo — Follow-on Verses

• 2 Samuel 23:1

  Now these are the last words of DavidIsrael’s second king and one of the most central figures in Scripture. Known as a shepherd, warrior, poet, and “a man after God’s own heart,” David united the tribes of Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital, and received the Davidic Covenant, promising that his throne would be established forever — ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David. David’s life... More. DavidIsrael’s second king and one of the most central figures in Scripture. Known as a shepherd, warrior, poet, and “a man after God’s own heart,” David united the tribes of Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital, and received the Davidic Covenant, promising that his throne would be established forever — ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David. David’s life... More the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of JacobThe third patriarch of Israel, son of Isaac and Rebekah and grandson of Abraham. Jacob is known for receiving the covenant blessing, his encounter with God where he was renamed Israel, and as the father of the twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. His life reflects themes of struggle, transformation, promise, and the unfolding of God’s covenant... More, the sweet psalmist of IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... More:

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• 2 Samuel 23:3

  The God of IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... More said, the Rock of IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... More spoke to me, ‘One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

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Discussion

1. What does it mean for God's word to be on a leader's tongue?

2. How can you discern whether speech reflects the Spirit's leading?

3. Why did DavidIsrael’s second king and one of the most central figures in Scripture. Known as a shepherd, warrior, poet, and “a man after God’s own heart,” David united the tribes of Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital, and received the Davidic Covenant, promising that his throne would be established forever — ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David. David’s life... More emphasize inspiration at the end of his life?

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