1 - In verses 1-7, what was David's first action prior to moving back to Judah? What does this tell us about him? What example does this leave for us?

Why did the men of Judah anoint David their king? How and why did David thank the men of Jabesh Gilead?

2 – In verses 8-11, what was Abner's motivation in resisting David's kingship?

3 – In verses 12-13, what was Abner's motivation for meeting Joab at Gibeon? What was he hoping to accomplish? How?

4 – In verses 14-17, what was the point of 12 men fighting from each side? What was it supposed to accomplish? What happened?

5 – In verses 18-23, why was Asahel chasing Abner? What did he think would happen? Why did Abner repeatedly warn him to stop pursuing him? Why does Joab relentlessly pursue Abner?

6 – In verses 24-32, why does Abner suggest a truce? Why does Joab agree? What is the immediate and long term result of this truce?

7 – Why is every form of human government flawed? Why should we submit to it? Read Mt 22:21, Jn 19:11, Rom 13:1-7, 1 Tim 2:1-3. What is the one form of government that will work? How do we get it? When?