◄ 2 Samuel 15:37 ►
So David's friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 15:37? 2. How does Hushai's loyalty in 2 Samuel 15:37 inspire your faithfulness to God? 3. What can we learn from Hushai's actions about God's sovereignty and human plans? 4. How does 2 Samuel 15:37 connect with Romans 8:28 about God's purpose? 5. In what ways can you serve God's kingdom like Hushai did? 6. How does Hushai's presence in Jerusalem demonstrate trust in God's protection? 7. What role does Hushai play in God's plan in 2 Samuel 15:37? 8. How does 2 Samuel 15:37 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human affairs? 9. Why is Hushai's loyalty significant in the context of 2 Samuel 15:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15? 11. If Hushai’s counsel (2 Samuel 17:7–14) was so clearly delayed and risky, why would Absalom reject Ahithophel’s seemingly superior military advice without further scrutiny? 12. Who was Hushai in the Bible? 13. Who was Hushai in the Bible? 14. How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hushai's loyalty to David inspire us to be faithful friends in our own relationships? 2. In what ways can we apply David's strategic thinking to our personal and spiritual battles today? 3. How does the account of Absalom's rebellion illustrate the consequences of pride and ambition? 4. What can we learn from Hushai's role about the use of wisdom and discernment in difficult situations? 5. How does the theme of God's sovereignty in this passage encourage us to trust Him in our own times of uncertainty? 2 Samuel 15 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Absalom’s behavior serve as an example of subtle manipulation? How can we guard against such behavior in our own lives? 2. How does Absalom exploit the needs and desires of the Israelites to his advantage? What does this tell us about the power of discernment? 3. How does David's reaction to Absalom's betrayal reflect his faith in God? 4. Why does David choose to flee Jerusalem instead of confronting Absalom? What can we learn from this about handling conflicts? 5. How does David's approach towards Ahithophel's defection demonstrate wisdom and strategy? 6. Discuss the role of Hushai, Zadok, and Abiathar. How do their actions emphasize loyalty and courage? 7. What can we learn about trusting God in times of personal crisis from David's reaction to his son's betrayal? 8. If you were in David's shoes, how would you handle Absalom's rebellion? 9. How does Absalom's behavior impact your understanding of the consequences of unchecked ambition? 10. David's life was full of conflict. How did he use these challenges to strengthen his faith? 11. In what ways do you think David might have felt responsible for Absalom's rebellion? 12. How would you counsel someone dealing with betrayal by a close family member or friend, based on David's experience? 13. How can David's trust in God inspire us in our own trials and tribulations? 14. How do David's actions show his love for Jerusalem and his people? 15. In times of betrayal and conflict, what strategies did David use to keep his people united? 16. How did the priests Zadok and Abiathar demonstrate their loyalty? What can we learn from their actions? 17. How does David's handling of Absalom's rebellion show his skill as a leader? 18. How does Absalom's story warn against the dangers of pride and a rebellious spirit? 19. Discuss the significance of David's prayer on Mount of Olives in the context of his crisis. 20. Based on David's experiences, how would you apply his strategies and faith to a crisis in your own life? Links 2 Samuel 15:37 NIV 2 Samuel 15:37 NLT 2 Samuel 15:37 ESV 2 Samuel 15:37 NASB 2 Samuel 15:37 KJV 2 Samuel 15:37 Commentaries Bible Hub