2 Samuel
From Commontary
The Book of 2 Samuel
Contents |
Author
Date
Occasion & Purpose
Themes
Outline
I. 2 Samuel 1-10: David's Reign: Blessings on YHWH's Anointed
2 Samuel 1:1-27 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan
2 Samuel 2:1-7 David Anointed King Over Judah
2 Samuel 2:8-3:5 War Between Houses of Saul and David
2 Samuel 3:6-39 Abner Goes to David; Joab Kills Abner
2 Samuel 4:1-5:5 Ish-Bosheth Murdered, David King of all Israel
2 Samuel 5:6-25 David Conquers Jerusalem, Defeats Philistines
2 Samuel 6:1-23 The Ark Returns, Uzzah, and David Dancing
2 Samuel 7:1-29 YHWH's Covenant with David Forever
2 Samuel 8:1-18 David's Victories and Officials
2 Samuel 9:1-13 David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 10:1-19 David Defeats the Ammonites
II. 2 Samuel 11-24: David's Sin and the Consequences
2 Samuel 11:1-27 David and Bathsheba
2 Samuel 12:1-31 Nathan Rebukes David
2 Samuel 13:1-22 Amnon and Tamar
2 Samuel 13:23-39 Absalom Kills Amnon
2 Samuel 14:1-33 Absalom Returns to Jerusalem
2 Samuel 15:1-37 Absalom's Coup Attempt
2 Samuel 16:1-14 David, Ziba, and Shimei
2 Samuel 16:15-17:29 Hushai and Ahithophel Counsel Absalom
2 Samuel 18:1-19:8 Death of Absalom; David Mourns
2 Samuel 19:9-43 David Returns and Shows Mercy
2 Samuel 20:1-25 Sheba's Rebellion
2 Samuel 21:1-22 David Avenges the Gibeonites
2 Samuel 22:1-51 David's Song of Deliverance
2 Samuel 23:1-39 David's Last Words and His Mighty Men
2 Samuel 24:1-25 David Sins by Counting the Mighty Men; Builds an Altar
