2 Samuel chronicles David's reign, including his triumphs, his sin with Bathsheba, and the consequences that followed, yet God's covenant with him remains.
24
Chapters
695
Total Verses
Nathan, Gad
Author
1000-900 BC
Date Written
Unification and expansion
Sin and consequences
Summary and songs
David laments Saul and Jonathan's deaths
David made king over Judah; civil war begins
Abner joins David; conflict with Joab
Assassination of Saul's son Ish-bosheth
David anointed king over all Israel; captures Jerusalem
Ark of the covenant brought to Jerusalem
God promises David an everlasting dynasty
David defeats enemies and expands kingdom
David honors Jonathan's son Mephibosheth
David defeats Ammonites and their allies
David commits adultery and arranges Uriah's death
Nathan confronts David; child dies
Amnon assaults Tamar; Absalom's revenge
Joab arranges Absalom's return to Jerusalem
Absalom conspires and rebels against David
David escapes; Shimei curses him
David's allies support him; Ahithophel's advice rejected
David's forces defeat Absalom; Absalom dies
David returns to Jerusalem; kingdom restored
Sheba rebels; Joab kills Sheba
David appeases Gibeonites; battles with Philistines
David praises God for deliverance
David's final sayings and mighty men listed
David's census leads to plague; altar built
Now that you have read the overview, test your 2 Samuel knowledge.
“Thy throne shall be established for ever.”2 Samuel 7:16
“I have sinned against the LORD.”2 Samuel 12:13
“The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock.”2 Samuel 22:47