7th graders have embarked on their study of Shmuel Bet (II Samuel). We began our study with a general overview of Shmuel Aleph(I Samuel) and a bit of the book of Shoftim(Judge) to help bridge where students “left off” in their study of Yehoshua (Joshua) last year.
In our study this year, David has learned of the deaths of King Shaul & Yonatan, his son (David’s best friend) and reacted strongly to the newsbearer, an Amalekite man. He offers a eulogy for both. Students offered varying opinions regarding David’s reactions. From there we have started the second chapter, which is the beginning of David’s reign, only over the tribe of Judah. From within the camp of Shaul, there are those trying to maintain a ‘hold’ on the kingship. The internal strife results in civil war. A look at the leadership of each side and the continued ramifications of this division will play out in the upcoming classes. All assignments are to be completed via the Lookstein canvas site.