- Immediately, in the first verse of our chapter, we note the difference between the way Saul conducted himself and how David behaved. What is the difference? Why the contrast?
- What is the city of Hevron famous for in the Bible?
- What is the significance of the fact that the people of Judah anointed David again after Samuel had anointed him?
- What do you think is the literary purpose of the narrative of the battle between Yoav’s men and the men faithful to Avner?
- What is the Hebrew word that the text uses to describe the fighting the two groups engage in? See II Samuel 2:14.
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