2 Samuel
David's Reign
Summary of 2 Samuel
24 chapters ● 58 min ● 1000-950 BCE
The Book of 2 Samuel is the second book of the Books of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the reign of King David, who was chosen by God to be the king of Israel. The book begins with the story of David's rise to power and his defeat of the Philistines, who had long been a threat to the Israelites. It also includes the story of David's affair with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers, and the consequences of this sin. Despite these challenges, David remains a successful and popular king, and he establishes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Key figures in the book of 2 Samuel include David, Bathsheba, and Solomon, David's son and successor as king. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as Nathan, the prophet, and Joab, David's general. The book also includes stories of various battles and conflicts, such as the struggle between David and his son Absalom for the throne of Israel.
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David Anointed King of All Israel
2 Samuel, 1
27 verses ● 3 min
David is anointed as king over all Israel, consolidating his rule over the tribes.
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David's Victory Over the House of Saul
2 Samuel, 2
32 verses ● 3 min
David defeats the remnants of Saul's family and consolidates his rule over all of Israel.
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The Rise of Absalom
2 Samuel, 3
39 verses ● 4 min
Absalom, David's son, begins to rebel against his father and gains a following.
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Death of Ish-bosheth
2 Samuel, 4
12 verses ● 2 min
Ish-bosheth, Saul's son and rival to David's rule, is murdered, solidifying David's reign.
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David Conquers Jerusalem
2 Samuel, 5
25 verses ● 3 min
David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital.
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The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
2 Samuel, 6
23 verses ● 2 min
The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem and placed in a tent.
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David's Covenant with God
2 Samuel, 7
29 verses ● 3 min
God makes a covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty through his descendants.
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David's Military Campaigns
2 Samuel, 8
18 verses ● 2 min
David continues to expand his kingdom through military conquest.
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Kindness to Mephibosheth
2 Samuel, 9
13 verses ● 2 min
David shows kindness to Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, who was lame.
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Defeat of Ammon and Syria
2 Samuel, 10
19 verses ● 2 min
David defeats the armies of Ammon and Syria.
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David and Bathsheba
2 Samuel, 11
27 verses ● 3 min
David commits adultery with Bathsheba and has her husband Uriah killed, leading to tragedy in his household.
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Nathan's Rebuke of David
2 Samuel, 12
31 verses ● 3 min
Nathan the prophet rebukes David for his sin and pronounces judgment on him.
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Amnon's Crime
2 Samuel, 13
39 verses ● 4 min
Absalom leads a full-scale rebellion against David, but is eventually defeated and killed.
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David's Mercy Toward Absalom
2 Samuel, 14
33 verses ● 3 min
Despite his anger towards Absalom, David shows mercy towards his rebellious son.
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Absalom's Conspiracy
2 Samuel, 15
37 verses ● 4 min
Absalom conspires against David and attempts to overthrow him.
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Shimei Curses David
2 Samuel, 16
23 verses ● 2 min
Shimei curses David as he flees from Absalom's rebellion.
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Hushai's Aid to David
2 Samuel, 17
29 verses ● 3 min
Hushai aids David in his flight from Absalom and provides counsel to him.
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The Death of Absalom
2 Samuel, 18
33 verses ● 3 min
Absalom is killed in battle against David's forces, leading to David's great mourning.
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David's Return to Jerusalem
2 Samuel, 19
43 verses ● 4 min
David returns to Jerusalem and is reconciled with his subjects.
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The Rebellion of Sheba
2 Samuel, 20
26 verses ● 3 min
Sheba leads a rebellion against David, but is eventually defeated.
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The Gibeonites Avenged
2 Samuel, 21
22 verses ● 2 min
David takes actions to atone for Saul's violation of a covenant with the Gibeonites.
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David's Song of Deliverance
2 Samuel, 22
51 verses ● 5 min
David writes a song of deliverance, praising God for his salvation and protection.
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The Last Words of David
2 Samuel, 23
39 verses ● 4 min
David speaks his final words, expressing confidence in God's sovereignty and calling on future generations to trust in him.
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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Book of 2 Samuel,it would take approximately 58 minutes to finish.
There are 695 verses in the book of 2 Samuel, which is organized into 24 chapters.
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