1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 5:10?

2. How did David's relationship with God contribute to his success in 2 Samuel 5:10?

3. What can we learn about God's support from "the LORD God of Hosts"?

4. How does 2 Samuel 5:10 connect with God's promises to David in 1 Samuel?

5. In what ways can we seek God's presence to strengthen our daily lives?

6. How can David's example in 2 Samuel 5:10 inspire our leadership roles today?

7. How did David grow stronger through the LORD's presence in 2 Samuel 5:10?

8. What does 2 Samuel 5:10 reveal about God's role in David's success?

9. How does 2 Samuel 5:10 challenge the belief in self-reliance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 5?

11. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?

12. Why was David forbidden from building the temple?

13. If Psalm 15 is attributed to David, how can a flawed king instruct perfect moral conduct without undermining his own credibility?

14. In verse 13, what scientific or historical basis is there for claiming victory through a divine hand despite recorded Israelite defeats (Psalm 108:13)? 1. How does the presence of the LORD God of Hosts in David's life compare to the presence of God in your own life today?

2. In what ways can you seek to align your actions and decisions with God's will to experience His favor and success?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's sovereignty in your life. How did it impact your faith and trust in Him?

4. How can you apply the principle of obedience in your daily walk with God, and what changes might you need to make to do so?

5. Consider the role of leadership in your life. How can you ensure that your leadership is under God's authority and guidance?1. How did the attitudes of the people of Israel towards David change throughout the course of his life, and what were the factors that led to these changes?

2. How did David's leadership style differ from Saul's, and what can we learn from their differences?

3. How does David's patience in waiting for God's timing to ascend the throne challenge your understanding of patience and timingin your life?

4. What does the successful capture of Jerusalem signify in the context of David's kingship and God's promises?

5. In what ways does David demonstrate his obedience to God in this chapter? How does this obedience impact his reign?

6. Why do you think David sought God's guidance before going into battle with the Philistines? What can we learn from his approach to decision-making?

7. Why did David decide to make Jerusalem his capital? What significance does this decision have for the history of Israel?

8. How do you interpret the alliance between King Hiram and David? What does it show about David's influence and God's favor?

9. How does David's expansion of his family reflect the customs of his time, and how does it relate to God's covenant with him?

10. What are the important elements of David's character that allowed him to unite the tribes of Israel? How can these traits be applied to contemporary leadership challenges?

11. What lessons about conflict resolution and reconciliation can we draw from David's interaction with the elders of Israel?

12. How can we apply the principle of seeking God's direction, as shown in David's actions, to the dilemmas we face today?

13. In the modern world, we often face challenges or 'strongholds' that seem insurmountable, much like the stronghold of Zion. How can David's strategy and faith inform our approach to these challenges?

14. Reflect on how David recognized God's affirmation in the alliance with Hiram. How can we better discern God's affirmation in our lives?

15. Why do you think David's victories over the Philistines were so crucial to his reign? How do victories over enemies or obstacles serve to confirm or strengthen our faith?

16. What personal 'strongholds' or challenges can you identify in your own life that you need God's guidance to overcome, as David did with Jerusalem?

17. As Christians, how can we cultivate an attitude of waiting on God's timing, as demonstrated by David?

18. How does David's transition from a fugitive to a king inspire you in your personal journey?

19. In our lives, we may often face 'Philistines' — problems or adversaries that seem overwhelming. What practical steps can we take to seek God's guidance in such situations?

20. Consider David's dedication to making Jerusalem a place of glory and honor for God. How can we work to make our lives and communities places that reflect God's glory?

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