Thematic Bible: Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded


Thematic Bible



Now David said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah [David’s half sister] went up first, and so he was made chief. Verse ConceptsCommander

The men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who is coming up? Surely he is coming up to defy Israel. The king will reward the man who kills him with great riches, and will give him his daughter [in marriage] and make his father’s house (family) free [from taxes and service] in Israel.” Verse ConceptsExemptGetting RichGiving In Marriage

Caleb said, “I will give Achsah my daughter as wife to the man who attacks Kiriath-sepher and captures it.” Verse ConceptsThe Nations Attacked

Then Saul said to David, “Behold I will give you my older daughter Merab as a wife; only be brave for me and fight the Lord’s battles.” For Saul thought, “My hand shall not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him.” Verse ConceptsBetrothalBetrayalMarriage, Customs ConcerningSinglenessTreacheryFighting Enemies

Joab said to the man who informed him, “You saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt.” Verse ConceptsArmourBeltsArmor ProtectionPeople Giving Clothes