Who was made king over the rest of Israel at that time? Ishbosheth, Saul's son. By whom? By Abner. Why did Joab murder Abner? Because Abner had slain Asahel, Joab's brother, 2 Sam. 3:27. Who murdered Ishbosheth? Rechab and Baanah, 2 Sam 4: How did David punish them? He caused them to be put to death, 2 Sam. 4: How long did David reign over Judah at Hebron? Seven years and six months, 2 Sam. 5:5. Over whom did he then reign? Over all Israel at Jerusalem. LESSON 17. Why was Uzzah slain! For taking hold of the ark. Why was David forbidden to build a house for the Lord? Because he had been a great warrior, 1 Chr. 22:8. Who reproved David for his great wickedness in the case of Uriah? Nathan, 2 Sam. 12: In what psalm has David expressed his deep repentance for that sin? In the fifty-first. What will be the portion of such as imitate David's sins without imitating his repentance? They will have their part in the lake, that burns with fire and brimstone. Who slew Amnon? Absalom, 2 Sam. 13: Whose sons were Amnon and Absalom? David's. To whom did Absalom flee? To his grandfather Talmai, king of Geshur. By whose counsel was Absalom brought back? Joab's, 2 Sam. 14: For what was Absalom 1 Sam. 16:13. greatly praised? For his beauty, 2 Sam. 14:25. How did Absalom steal away the hearts of the people? By fair words and pretended affection. What was his conduct toward David afterwards? He rebelled against him. When David was fleeing from Absalom, who cursed him? Shimei, 2 Sam. 16:5. LESSON 18. After Absalom had taken possession of Jerusa lem, what was the counsel of Ahithophel? To pursue David immediately, 2Sam. 17: What was the counsel of Hushai? To gather all Israel together, and to pur sue David with their whole force. 1 Sam. 17:51. when he found his counsel was rejected? He hung him. self, 2 Sam. 17:23. What became of Absalom? As he rode under an oak, when fleeing in battle, his head was caught by the branches, where he hung, till Joab thrust him through with three darts, 2 Sam. 18: How did David bear the news of Absalom's death? He mourned and wept ex'ceedingly. How did Joab treat Am. asa? He treacherously murdered him, 2 Sam. 20: LESSON 19. Who excited the second rebellion against David? Sheba, 2 Sam. 20: What became of Sheba? He was slain. What judgment was sent upon Israel for David's numbering the people? A dreadful pestilence, 2 Sam, 24: ww How many people died of that pestilence? 70,000. When David was old, who attempted to reign in his stead? Adonijah, 1Kings 1:5. Whom did the Lord ap. point to succeed David? Solomon, 1 Chron. 22:9,10. What became of Adoni. reign? Peaceful and prosperous, 1 Chron. 22:9. What was the immediate consequence of his loving many strange women? His heart was turned to idolatry. What is meant by strange women? Those who were not Israelites. What judgments did God jah? He was slain by order denounce against Solomon of Solomon. LESSON 20. For what was Solomon distinguished? For wisdom and riches, 2 Chron. 1:12. When did Solomon build the temple? About 1000 years before the birth of Christ. Who came from a far country, to prove Solomon's wisdom? The queen of Sheba, 2 Chron. 9: What was the general character of Solomon's for his aggravated sins! That the kingdom should be rent from him, and given to his servant, 1 Kings 11:11. What merciful conditions were annexed to this threatening? That God would not rend away the kingdom in Solomon's days, and that he would not rend away the whole of the kingdom. LESSON 21. Who succeeded Solo mon? Rehoboam, his son. Where did Israel assem for disobeying the Lord? What was the character of Rehoboam? He was a wicked man, 2 Chron 12:1. LESSON 23. Why did Asa remove Maachah from being a queen? Becanse she made an idol in a grove. What was the character of Ahab? He was more wicked than any king of Israel before him. "Who stirred him up to do wickedly? Jezebel, his wife, 1 Kings 21:25. Who has been celebrated for fervent, effectual prayer? Elijah, James 5:17,18. How was Elijah fed at the brook Cherith? By ravens, 1 Kings 17:6. Whom did Elijah raise to |