After the failure of King Saul, 2 Samuel depicts David as a true (though imperfect) representative of the ideal theocratic king. …
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 …
2 Samuel 16
David Receives Gifts from Ziba 1 When David had gone a short way beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there …
2 Samuel 15
Absalom Leads an Insurrection against David 1 Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty …
2 Samuel 14
David Permits Absalom to Return to Jerusalem 1 Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom. 2 So Joab …