1 – In verses 1-2, was it wrong for David to stay behind in Jerusalem while his army was besieging Rabboh? Was it wrong to lounge around all day long? Was it wrong to notice a beautiful woman? Was it wrong to inquire who the woman was? At what point did David's behavior become a problem? At what point was it wrong? At what point was it sinful?
2 – In verse 3, who was Uriah the Hittite? Who was he to David? Did David know him?
(2 Samuel 23:39)
3 – In verses 4-5, After David "took" Bathsheba he seems to have no further relationship with her – until when? What should have David done at this point?
4 – In verses 6-13, what is David's plan for Uriah? Why doesn't it work?
5 – In verses 14-21, David covers his sin of adultery with murder. Who else died? Why might Joab's report upset David? Why does Joab cite the example of Abimelech, son of Jerub-Besheth? (Jdg 9: 50-54) David once criticized and embarrassed Joab over Abner's murder; how has Joab's relationship to David now changed? Why?
6 – In verses 26-27, David thought his plan and cover-up has ultimately worked. No one knew what he did? Was he right? At what cost?