24
Chapters
695
Verses
Nathan, Gad
Author
1000-900 BC
Date Written
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.
To record David's reign and establish the Davidic covenant that would ultimately be fulfilled in Christ.
Covers David's forty-year reign, from 1010-970 BC.
Hebrew
שׁמוּאל בּ
Shmuel Bet
“Heard by God - Two”
Greek
Βασιλειῶν Βʹ
2 Basileiōn
“2 Kings [2 Samuel]”
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As you read 2 Samuel, watch for these recurring ideas: Davidic Covenant, Sin and Consequences, Grace, Kingdom. They'll come up in the quizzes!
Unification and expansion
Sin and consequences
Summary and songs
“Thy throne shall be established for ever.”
“I have sinned against the LORD.”
“The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock.”
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