1 – David launched four pre-emptive strikes against Israel's neighbors. What did he hope to accomplish? Did it work? Is fighting a war sometimes the avenue to peace? How so?

2 – In verse 2, David executed 2/3 of the Moabite soldiers. Why not kill them all? Was this vicious or gracious? Why?

How is it an example of mercy? Did David have the right to kill them all? Why does this act offend us?

3 – In verse 4, why does David hamstring the horses? David "took" 20K foot soldiers and did not kill them, why?

4 – In verse 9, why is Toi happy about David's victories? Why does he send his son to see David? What does he want? Why?

5 – In verses 11, why is David stockpiling wealth?

6 – How has Jesus, like David, fought an enemy for us? How has his victory benefited us? Read Revelation 19:11. How is Jesus depicted as a warrior? Why? What does he intend to do?