Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators 1 King Solomon ruled over all Israel. 2 These were his officials:Azariah son of Zadok …
1 Kings 3
The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom 1 Solomon made an alliance by marriage with Pharaoh, king of Egypt; he married Pharaoh’s …
1 Kings 2
David’s Final Words to Solomon 1 When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son: 2 “I am about to die. Be strong and …
1 Kings 1
Adonijah Tries to Seize the Throne 1 King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm. …
2 Samuel 24
David Displeases the Lord by Taking a Census 1 The Lord’s anger again raged against Israel, and he incited David against them, …
2 Samuel 23
David’s Final Words 1 These are the final words of David:“The oracle of David son of Jesse,the oracle of the man raised up …
2 Samuel 22
David Sings to the Lord 1 David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his …
2 Samuel 21
The Gibeonites Demand Revenge 1 During David’s reign there was a famine for three consecutive years. So David inquired of the …
2 Samuel 20
Sheba’s Rebellion 1 Now a wicked man named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and …
2 Samuel 19
1 Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.” 2 So the victory of that day was turned to mourning as far as …
2 Samuel 18
The Death of Absalom 1 David assembled the army that was with him. He appointed leaders of thousands and leaders of hundreds. 2 …
2 Samuel 17
The Death of Ahithophel 1 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me pick out twelve thousand men. Then I will go and pursue David …