In what respect does David seem to have been out of the way of his duty at the time to which the history refers?
Was he thereby exposed to the inroads of a successful temptation?
What rendered his sin in this matter of a peculiarly aggravated character? Ex. 20. 14, Lev. 20. 10. Job 32. 7. 2 Sam. 12. 8.
What measures did David adopt to cover his guilt and shame?
What was Uriah's noble answer to David?
When all other plans failed what was David's final resort to have Uriah put out of the way?
Do we see in this the natural course and progress of Satan's temptations? James 1.13—14.
Did the scheme succeed, and what message did Joab send back to David?
How did David reply, and what other incidents connected with the affair are mentioned in this chapter?
What useful lessons are to be drawn from this melancholy page of David's history ?
What is to be thought of those who make use of David's example to embolden themselves in transgression ? N. B. David's case affords encouragement to return from the most awful relapses, but none to fall into them.
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