The Rape of Tamar 1 Now David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. In the course of time David’s son Amnon fell madly in love with her. 2 But Amnon became frustrated because he was so …
2 Samuel 12
Nathan the Prophet Confronts David 1 So the Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to David, Nathan said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had a …
2 Samuel 11
David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba 1 In the spring of the year, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, David sent out Joab with his officers and the entire Israelite army. They defeated …
2 Samuel 10
David and the Ammonites 1 Later the king of the Ammonites died and his son Hanun succeeded him. 2 David said, “I will express my loyalty to Hanun son of Nahash just as his father was loyal to me.” …
2 Samuel 9
David Finds Mephibosheth 1 Then David asked, “Is anyone still left from the family of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?”2 Now there was a servant from Saul’s …
2 Samuel 8
David Subjugates Nearby Nations 1 Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. David took Metheg Ammah from the Philistines. 2 He defeated the Moabites. He made them lie on the ground and …
2 Samuel 7
The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David 1 The king settled into his palace, for the Lord gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides. 2 The king said to Nathan the prophet, “Look! I am …
2 Samuel 6
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem 1 David again assembled all the best men in Israel, thirty thousand in number. 2 David and all the men who were with him travelled to Baalah in Judah to bring up …
2 Samuel 5
David Is Anointed King Over Israel 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying, “Look, we are your very flesh and blood! 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real …
2 Samuel 4
Ish-bosheth is killed 1 When Ish-bosheth the son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he was very disheartened, and all Israel was afraid. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were in charge of …
2 Samuel 3
1 However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David. David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker.2 Now sons were born …
2 Samuel 2
David is Anointed King 1 Afterward David inquired of the Lord, “Should I go up to one of the cities of Judah?” The Lord told him, “Go up.” David asked, “Where should I go?” The Lord replied, “To …