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1. What did David do at the news of the death of Saul and Jonathan? (1-12) How did David deal with the man who brought the news of Saul’s death saying that he had killed Saul? (12-15) What does this show about David? 2. What are the contents of David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan? (17-27) Especially, how was his love for Jonathan expressed? 3. How was David anointed king over the house of Judah? (2:1-4a) How did David encourage men of Jabesh Gilead for burying Saul? (4b-7) Why? 4. In this passage think about David’s heart and his kingdom.

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