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and Ira the Jairite was David's priest. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 20:26? 2. How does 2 Samuel 20:26 highlight the importance of spiritual leadership roles today? 3. What can we learn about God's order from 2 Samuel 20:26? 4. How does 2 Samuel 20:26 connect with other biblical examples of priestly duties? 5. How can we apply the principles of 2 Samuel 20:26 in our church? 6. What does 2 Samuel 20:26 teach about serving faithfully in God's kingdom? 7. What role did Ira the Jairite play in King David's administration according to 2 Samuel 20:26? 8. How does Ira the Jairite's position as priest align with traditional Levitical priesthood roles? 9. Why is Ira the Jairite's mention in 2 Samuel 20:26 significant to understanding David's reign? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 20? 11. On what historical basis can we trust the attribution of Psalm 34 to David when some scholars question the accuracy of biblical authorship claims? 12. Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20) 13. In 2 Samuel 12:7-14, why would a just God inflict punishment on an innocent child for David's sin, seemingly contradicting Ezekiel 18:20? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Ira's role as David's priest about the importance of having spiritual mentors in our lives? 2. How does the role of a priest in the Old Testament compare to the role of Jesus as our high priest in the New Testament? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our leaders, both spiritual and secular, are guided by godly principles? 4. How can we apply the concept of faithfulness in service to our own lives and ministries today? 5. What steps can we take to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, similar to the one David had with his priest? 2 Samuel 20 Bible Study Questions 1. Reflect on the character of Sheba and his revolt. What does this say about loyalty during times of leadership transition? 2. How would you respond to a leader like Joab, who enforces order through violent methods? 3. Analyze the conversation between Joab and the wise woman. What can we learn about peaceful resolution from this dialogue? 4. What does David's treatment of his concubines reflect about his character and moral judgment? 5. Compare the leadership styles of David, Joab, and the wise woman. How might these differences be significant? 6. How does Amasa's murder reflect the complexities of power dynamics in David's court? 7. In the modern context, what lessons can we learn from David's inability to prevent the rebellions during his reign? 8. How do you perceive justice and ruthlessness in the light of Joab's actions? 9. How would you apply the wisdom of the woman from Abel Beth Maacah in resolving a modern-day conflict? 10. Discuss the implications of Sheba's fate for those who challenge established authority. 11. How does the list of David's officials at the end of the chapter serve to stabilize the narrative after the events of revolt and murder? 12. What do the events of 2 Samuel 20 teach about the importance of timely decision-making in leadership? 13. What modern systems of governance share similarities with the complexities of David's rule? 14. How can David's experience with consecutive rebellions inform contemporary leaders about the handling of dissent? 15. How might you apply the lessons from 2 Samuel 20 to your own experiences with leadership or followership? 16. How do Joab's actions challenge our understanding of loyalty and ambition? 17. In what ways does the narrative of 2 Samuel 20 teach about the consequences of political ambition (as shown by Sheba and Joab)? 18. In the context of this chapter, discuss the significance of wisdom and dialogue over force. 19. How can we reconcile the notions of justice and mercy in light of the events of 2 Samuel 20? 20. Reflect on the women’s roles in the narrative of 2 Samuel 20. What does this say about the influence of women in a largely patriarchal society? Links 2 Samuel 20:26 NIV 2 Samuel 20:26 NLT 2 Samuel 20:26 ESV 2 Samuel 20:26 NASB 2 Samuel 20:26 KJV 2 Samuel 20:26 Commentaries Bible Hub