2 Samuel
David's reign as king of Israel, his triumphs and failures
All Chapters
24 chapters with summaries and key verses
David 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 +1
David 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 +1
Civil War Between Houses
Conflict between David's house and Saul's house continues
Key verses: 2 Samuel 3:1, 2 Samuel 3:9 +1
Ish-bosheth Murdered
Ish-bosheth is murdered by his own men, and David executes them
Key verses: 2 Samuel 4:6, 2 Samuel 4:8 +1
David King Over All Israel
David becomes king over all Israel and captures Jerusalem
Key verses: 2 Samuel 5:3, 2 Samuel 5:7 +1
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
David brings the ark to Jerusalem with great celebration
Key verses: 2 Samuel 6:5, 2 Samuel 6:14 +1
The Davidic Covenant
God promises David an eternal kingdom through his descendants
Key verses: 2 Samuel 7:12, 2 Samuel 7:13 +1
David's Victories
David defeats various enemies and establishes his kingdom
Key verses: 2 Samuel 8:6, 2 Samuel 8:11 +1
David and Mephibosheth
David shows kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth
Key verses: 2 Samuel 9:1, 2 Samuel 9:7 +1
War with Ammon and Syria
David defeats the Ammonites and their Syrian allies
Key verses: 2 Samuel 10:12, 2 Samuel 10:19 +1
David's Sin with Bathsheba
David commits adultery and arranges Uriah's death
Key verses: 2 Samuel 11:2, 2 Samuel 11:4 +1
Nathan'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 +1
Amnon and Tamar
Amnon rapes his sister Tamar, and Absalom kills him
Key verses: 2 Samuel 13:14, 2 Samuel 13:15 +1
Absalom's Return
Joab arranges for Absalom to return to Jerusalem
Key verses: 2 Samuel 14:14, 2 Samuel 14:24 +1
Absalom's Conspiracy
Absalom conspires against David and forces him to flee
Key verses: 2 Samuel 15:6, 2 Samuel 15:12 +1
David's Flight
David flees Jerusalem and faces various trials
Key verses: 2 Samuel 16:11, 2 Samuel 16:12 +1
Ahithophel's Counsel
Ahithophel advises Absalom, but Hushai's counsel prevails
Key verses: 2 Samuel 17:14, 2 Samuel 17:23 +1
Absalom's Death
Absalom is killed by Joab despite David's orders
Key verses: 2 Samuel 18:5, 2 Samuel 18:14 +1
David's Return
David returns to Jerusalem and deals with various issues
Key verses: 2 Samuel 19:8, 2 Samuel 19:14 +1
Sheba's Rebellion
Sheba leads a rebellion against David, but it is crushed
Key verses: 2 Samuel 20:1, 2 Samuel 20:2 +1
The Gibeonites Avenged
David avenges the Gibeonites and defeats the Philistines
Key verses: 2 Samuel 21:1, 2 Samuel 21:3 +1
David's Song of Deliverance
David sings a song praising God for his deliverance
Key verses: 2 Samuel 22:2, 2 Samuel 22:3 +1
David's Last Words
David's final words and the list of his mighty men
Key verses: 2 Samuel 23:2, 2 Samuel 23:3 +1
David's Census
David takes a census and faces God's judgment
Key verses: 2 Samuel 24:10, 2 Samuel 24:14 +1