1. How old was David when he died? (see 2 Samuel 5:4)

2. Was he very old for his time? (see 1 Samuel 4:15 & 2 Chronicles 24:15)

3. According to this passage and 2 Samuel 21:15-17, what was the condition of David's health towards the end of his life?

4. Do you think these conditions of the end of David's life were an indication of his closeness to God?

5. Do you think these conditions of the end of David's life diminish the Bible's teachings on the goodness and power of God?

6. Why do you think God allowed this to happen to a man He called "My servant David" (2 Samuel 7:5)?

7. What does this suggest about sickness and death among God's servants today?