◄ 1 Chronicles 18:17 ►
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were chief officials at the king's side. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 18:17? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 18:17 demonstrate David's leadership and organizational skills? 3. What roles did Benaiah and the Cherethites and Pelethites play in David's reign? 4. How does David's leadership in 1 Chronicles 18:17 reflect God's order and justice? 5. Connect the roles in 1 Chronicles 18:17 to New Testament church leadership structures. 6. How can we apply David's example of delegation in our personal responsibilities today? 7. What roles did Benaiah and the Cherethites and Pelethites play in 1 Chronicles 18:17? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 18:17 reflect David's leadership and military organization? 9. Why are the Cherethites and Pelethites significant in the context of 1 Chronicles 18:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18? 11. Who were the Cherethites in the Bible? 12. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 13. Who were the Cherethites in the Bible? 14. Who was Benaiah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Benaiah's loyalty to David inspire us to be faithful in our own roles and responsibilities today? 2. In what ways can we involve and prepare our family members for leadership and service in our communities and churches? 3. How does the structure and organization of David's kingdom reflect God's desire for order in our personal and communal lives? 4. What can we learn from the roles of the Kerethites and Pelethites about the importance of having a support system in place? 5. How does the example of David's sons as chief officials challenge us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations? 1 Chronicles 18 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the chapter portray David's role as a leader? 2. How do David's military victories contribute to his standing as a king? 3. What does the chapter suggest about the relationship between faith and success? 4. How does David handle the wealth and resources he acquires from his victories? 5. How might David's actions serve as an example for leaders today? 6. What does it mean to be a steward of God's blessings? 7. How does David's treatment of the defeated nations reflect his understanding of justice and mercy? 8. How does the chapter address the concept of enforced servitude? 9. How do you interpret the hamstringing of the chariot horses? 10. What do the dedications of the spoils of war to God tell us about David's faith? 11. Can we draw parallels between David's actions and modern attitudes towards war and victory? 12. What does the reaction of King Tou of Hamath tell us about David's reputation among other nations? 13. What role do David's officers play in his administration? 14. How do you understand David's administration in the context of our modern governmental systems? 15. How does David's approach to leadership resonate with the concept of servant leadership? 16. What can be inferred from the specific details provided about David's administration? 17. How might we apply the lessons from David's leadership to our personal lives? 18. If you were in a position of authority, how would you use your power and influence based on the lessons from this chapter? 19. In what ways can we dedicate our victories or successes to God in modern times? 20. How can we uphold justice and lead in the way of the Lord in our daily lives? Links 1 Chronicles 18:17 NIV 1 Chronicles 18:17 NLT 1 Chronicles 18:17 ESV 1 Chronicles 18:17 NASB 1 Chronicles 18:17 KJV 1 Chronicles 18:17 Commentaries Bible Hub