2 Samuel 24:20
When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 24:20?

2. How does Araunah's response demonstrate humility and respect for King David's authority?

3. What can we learn from David's approach to purchasing the threshing floor?

4. How does 2 Samuel 24:20 connect to themes of sacrifice in the Bible?

5. How can we apply Araunah's willingness to serve in our daily lives?

6. What does this verse teach about obedience and submission to God's appointed leaders?

7. Why does Araunah show such reverence to David in 2 Samuel 24:20?

8. What is the significance of Araunah's threshing floor in 2 Samuel 24:20?

9. How does 2 Samuel 24:20 reflect the relationship between king and subject?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24?

11. Who was Araunah the Jebusite in the Bible?

12. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?

13. In 2 Samuel 20:16-22, how does the 'wise woman's' negotiation for Sheba's head align with the Bible's broader emphasis on justice and mercy?

14. 2 Samuel 6:20-23 - How does Michal's punishment for her criticism align with other biblical teachings on marriage and respect between spouses?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Araunah's response to King David reflect our attitude toward God's authority in our lives?

2. In what ways does the account of David purchasing the threshing floor illustrate the concept of repentance and restitution?

3. How can we apply the principle of sacrifice in our daily walk with God, considering the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

4. What does this passage teach us about the importance of humility and respect in our interactions with others, especially those in authority?

5. How can we see God's sovereignty at work in our lives, even when we make mistakes, as demonstrated in the account of David and Araunah?1. How does David's decision to conduct a census reflect upon his dependence on God? How can this be related to modern-day situations of trusting in human strength versus God's strength?

2. Joab tried to dissuade David from conducting the census. Discuss the importance of wise counsel in our lives and the consequences of dismissing it.

3. Why do you think God gave David a choice in his punishment? What does this teach us about God's character?

4. Reflect on David's choice of punishment. How does it reflect his understanding of God's character? How does this apply to our understanding of God's justice and mercy?

5. Discuss the repercussions of David's decision on the people of Israel. How does this relate to the effects leaders' decisions can have on others today?

6. What does David's response to the divine punishment say about his character? How can we apply his actions to our own lives when we face the consequences of our actions?

7. How does the purchase of Araunah's threshing floor illustrate the principle of sacrificial giving?

8. How does David's insistence on paying Araunah in full reflect on his understanding of sacrifice?

9. Reflect on the significance of David's statement, "I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." How does this relate to the concept of sacrifice in our lives today?

10. Discuss how the theme of repentance is portrayed in this chapter. How does this challenge or encourage your personal journey of faith?

11. Discuss how the concept of 'Divine Decree and Human Contrition' plays out in this chapter and its relevance in our lives today.

12. How does this chapter demonstrate the sovereignty of God?

13. What can we learn from David's prayer of intercession?

14. How does God's action of halting the plague after David's sacrifices speak to His character and His relationship with humanity?

15. In what ways can we apply the lessons from this chapter to our personal life, community, or leadership role?

16. Discuss the significance of David's final actions in the book of Samuel.

17. What aspects of God's mercy and justice are revealed in this chapter?

18. How does David's story in this chapter encourage you in times of personal failure and seeking forgiveness?

19. In what ways does this chapter challenge our understanding of obedience and trust in God?

20. Reflect on how the overarching theme of divine will and human action in this chapter can guide our actions and decisions today.

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