Who was made king over the rest of Israel at that time? Ishbosheth, Saul's son.

By whom? By Abner. Why did Joab murder Abner? Because Abner had slain Asahel, Joab's brother, 2 Sam. 3:27.

Who murdered Ishbosheth? Rechab and Baanah, 2 Sam 4:

How did David punish them? He caused them to be put to death, 2 Sam. 4:

How long did David reign over Judah at Hebron? Seven years and six months, 2 Sam. 5:5.

Over whom did he then reign? Over all Israel at Jerusalem.

LESSON 17. Why was Uzzah slain? For taking hold of the ark. Why was David forbid. den to build a house for the

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Lord: because he had been a great warrior, 1 Chr. 22:8.

Who reproved David for his great wickedness in the case of Uriah? Nathan, 2 Sam. 12:

In what psalm has David expressed his deep repent. ance for that sin? In the fifty first

What will be the portion of such as mitate David's sins without imitating his repentance? They will have their part in the lake, that burns with fire and brimstone.

Who slew Amnon? Absalom, 2 Sam 13:

Whose sons were Amnon and Absalom? David's.

To whom did Absalom flee? To his grandfather Talmai, king of Geshur.

By whose counsel was Absalom brought back? Joab's, 2 Sam. 14:

For what was Absalom

= greatly praised? For his beauty, 2 Sam. 14:25.

How did Absalom steal away the hearts of the people? Py fair words and prete ed affection.

What was his conduct tow ard David afterwards? Hrebe led against him. When David was fleeing fror Absalom, who cursed him Shimei, 2 Sam. 16:5.

LESSON 18.

After Absalom had taken possession of Jerusa lem, what was the counsel of Ahithophel? To pursue David immediately,2Sam. 17.

What was the counsel of Hu hai? To gather all Is. rae together, and to pursue David with their whole force.

Which was followed? The counsel of Hushai. What did Ahithophel do

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when he found his counsel was rejected? He hung himself, 2 Sam 17:23.

What became of Absalom? As he rode under an oak, when fleeing in battle, his head was caught by the branches, where he hung, till Joab thrust him through with three darts, 2 Sam. 18:

How did David bear the news of Absalom's death? He mourned and wept exceedingly.

How did Joab treat Amasa? He treacherously murdered him, 2 Sam. 20:

LESSON 19.

Who excited the second rebellion against David! Sheba, 2 Sam 20:

What became of Sheba? He was slain.

What judgment was sent upon Israel for David's numbering the people? A dreadful pestilence, 2 Sam. 24:

How many people died of that pestilence? 70,000.

When David was old, who attempted to reign in his stead? Adonijah, 1Kings 1:5.

Whom did the Lord ap point to succeed David? Solomon, 1 Chron. 22:9,10.

What became of Adoni. jah? He was slain by order of Solomon.

LESSON 20.

For what was Solomon distinguished? For wisdom and riches, 2 Chron. 1:12.

When did Solomon build the temple? About 1000 years before the birth of Christ.

Who came from a far country, to prove Solomon's wisdom? The queen of Sheba, 2 Chron. 9:

What was the general character of Solomon's

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reign? Peaceful and pros. perous, I Chron. 22:9.

What was the immediate, consequence of his loving many strange women? His heart was turned to idolatry

What is meant by strange women? Those who were not Israelites.

What judgments did God denounce against Solomon for his aggravated sins? That the kingdom should be rent from him, and given to his servant, 1 Kings 11:11.

What merciful conditions were annexed to this threat. ening? That God would not rend away the kingdom in Solomon's days, and that he would not rend away the whole of the kingdom.

LESSON 21.

Who succeeded Solomon? Rehoboam, his son. Where did Israel assem

ble to make Rehoboam king? At Shechem

What did they request of him? That he would light en the burdens, which they had borne in the days of Solomon

How did Rehoboam answer them? Very roughly, 1 Kings 12:13.

What was the effect of this rough treatment? Ten tribes rebelled against Re

hoboam.

What tribes adhered to Rehoboam? Judah and Benjamin, generally called Judah, 1 Kings 12:17.

Whom did Rehoboam send to the revolted tribes? Hadoram.

How did they treat Hadoram? They slew him, 2 Chron. 10:18.

What did Rehoboam then do, to bring Israel under him? He raised an army, to

fight against them, 1 Kings 12:21

Why did he not proceed against them? The Lord forbade him.

LESSON 22.

Who was made king of the ten tribes? Jeroboam, the son of Nebat.

How did he behave! Very wickedly indeed. He made Israel to sin.

How did he make Israel to sin? By setting up two golden calves, and persuading the people to worship them.

Where were these golden calves placed? One at Dan, and the other at Bethel, 1 Kings 12:29.

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Who cried against Jeroboam's altar at Bethel? prophet from Judah, 1 Kin. 13:1,2.

What befel that prophet