2 Samuel
David's reign as king of Israel, his triumphs and failures
Chapters
Chapter 1
MourningDavid Learns of Saul's Death
David mourns Saul and Jonathan's death and executes the Amalekite
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 1:11, 2 Samuel 1:17, 2 Samuel 1:23
Chapter 2
AnointingDavid Anointed King of Judah
David is anointed king of Judah while Ish-bosheth rules Israel
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 2:4, 2 Samuel 2:7, 2 Samuel 2:10
Chapter 3
Civil WarCivil War Between Houses
Conflict between David's house and Saul's house continues
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 3:1, 2 Samuel 3:9, 2 Samuel 3:18
Chapter 4
MurderIsh-bosheth Murdered
Ish-bosheth is murdered by his own men, and David executes them
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 4:6, 2 Samuel 4:8, 2 Samuel 4:12
Chapter 5
EldersDavid King Over All Israel
David becomes king over all Israel and captures Jerusalem
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 5:3, 2 Samuel 5:7, 2 Samuel 5:12
Chapter 6
ArkThe Ark Brought to Jerusalem
David brings the ark to Jerusalem with great celebration
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 6:5, 2 Samuel 6:14, 2 Samuel 6:22
Chapter 7
CovenantThe Davidic Covenant
God promises David an eternal kingdom through his descendants
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 7:12, 2 Samuel 7:13, 2 Samuel 7:16
Chapter 8
GarrisonsDavid's Victories
David defeats various enemies and establishes his kingdom
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 8:6, 2 Samuel 8:11, 2 Samuel 8:14
Chapter 9
KindnessDavid and Mephibosheth
David shows kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 9:1, 2 Samuel 9:7, 2 Samuel 9:13
Chapter 10
CourageWar with Ammon and Syria
David defeats the Ammonites and their Syrian allies
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 10:12, 2 Samuel 10:19, 2 Samuel 10:19
Chapter 11
TemptationDavid's Sin with Bathsheba
David commits adultery and arranges Uriah's death
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 11:2, 2 Samuel 11:4, 2 Samuel 11:15
Chapter 12
ConfrontationNathan's Rebuke and David's Repentance
Nathan confronts David about his sin, and David repents
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 12:7, 2 Samuel 12:13, 2 Samuel 12:14
Chapter 13
RapeAmnon and Tamar
Amnon rapes his sister Tamar, and Absalom kills him
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 13:14, 2 Samuel 13:15, 2 Samuel 13:28
Chapter 14
DeathAbsalom's Return
Joab arranges for Absalom to return to Jerusalem
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 14:14, 2 Samuel 14:24, 2 Samuel 14:33
Chapter 15
ConspiracyAbsalom's Conspiracy
Absalom conspires against David and forces him to flee
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 15:6, 2 Samuel 15:12, 2 Samuel 15:14
Chapter 16
FlightDavid's Flight
David flees Jerusalem and faces various trials
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 16:11, 2 Samuel 16:12, 2 Samuel 16:23
Chapter 17
CounselAhithophel's Counsel
Ahithophel advises Absalom, but Hushai's counsel prevails
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 17:14, 2 Samuel 17:23, 2 Samuel 17:23
Chapter 18
GentleAbsalom's Death
Absalom is killed by Joab despite David's orders
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 18:5, 2 Samuel 18:14, 2 Samuel 18:33
Chapter 19
GateDavid's Return
David returns to Jerusalem and deals with various issues
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 19:8, 2 Samuel 19:14, 2 Samuel 19:30
Chapter 20
Worthless ManSheba's Rebellion
Sheba leads a rebellion against David, but it is crushed
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 20:1, 2 Samuel 20:2, 2 Samuel 20:22
Chapter 21
FamineThe Gibeonites Avenged
David avenges the Gibeonites and defeats the Philistines
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 21:1, 2 Samuel 21:3, 2 Samuel 21:14
Chapter 22
SongDavid's Song of Deliverance
David sings a song praising God for his deliverance
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 22:2, 2 Samuel 22:3, 2 Samuel 22:47
Chapter 23
SpiritDavid's Last Words
David's final words and the list of his mighty men
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 23:2, 2 Samuel 23:3, 2 Samuel 23:5
Chapter 24
CensusDavid's Census
David takes a census and faces God's judgment
Key Verses: 2 Samuel 24:10, 2 Samuel 24:14, 2 Samuel 24:24
About 2 Samuel
David's reign as king of Israel, his triumphs and failures
Testament
Old Testament
Author
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