1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 5:19?

2. How does David's inquiry of God in 2 Samuel 5:19 guide our decisions?

3. What does God's response in 2 Samuel 5:19 reveal about His faithfulness?

4. How can we apply David's reliance on God to our daily challenges?

5. What other biblical instances show leaders seeking God's guidance before battles?

6. How does 2 Samuel 5:19 encourage trust in God's plans for victory?

7. How does 2 Samuel 5:19 demonstrate God's guidance in decision-making?

8. What does David's inquiry in 2 Samuel 5:19 reveal about his relationship with God?

9. How does 2 Samuel 5:19 illustrate the importance of seeking divine counsel before battle?

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

11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)

12. Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?

13. (Leviticus 26:7–8) Is there concrete historical or archaeological evidence that Israelite armies always triumphed in battle because of obedience?

14. Psalm 20:7 – Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations? 1. How does David's practice of inquiring of the LORD challenge or inspire your own approach to decision-making?

2. In what ways can you apply the principle of seeking God's guidance in your daily life, especially in areas of uncertainty?

3. How does the assurance of God's deliverance in this passage encourage you in facing your own "Philistines" or challenges?

4. What other biblical examples can you find where individuals sought God's guidance before taking action, and what were the outcomes?

5. How can you cultivate a habit of making prayer your first response in times of need or decision-making?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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