2 Samuel
David's reign over a united Israel — his triumphs, moral failures, and the covenant God makes with his dynasty.
Old Testament24 chapters
Chapters
1mourning and lamentation, loyalty and integrity: ““How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!…”2Divine sovereignty, Leadership and authority: “But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, took…”3Loyalty and Betrayal, Divine Sovereignty: “And David said to Abner, "Will you not bring my men back to…”4Justice, Divine Providence: “But David answered Rechab and Baanah, "As the Lord lives,…”5Leadership and Authority, God's Sovereignty: “And David knew that the Lord had established him king over…”6The significance of God's presence, The importance of worship and reverence: “And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And…”7Divine Covenant, God's Sovereignty: “And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever…”8God's sovereignty, The importance of leadership: “And David put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put…”9Grace and Mercy, Covenant Loyalty: “And David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you…”10kindness and betrayal, the consequences of misunderstanding: “But when David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the host of…”11temptation, sin and its consequences: “And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was…”12Sin and Consequence, Repentance and Forgiveness: “The LORD has put away your sin; you shall not die.”13lust and desire, betrayal and justice: “But Amnon would not listen to her, and being stronger than…”14Reconciliation, Familial Relationships: “And the king said to her, "Do not hide from me anything I…”15rebellion, leadership: “And David said to all his servants who were with him at…”16Betrayal and Loyalty, Consequences of Sin: “And the king said, 'If he is cursing because the LORD has…”17Divine Providence, The Power of Counsel: “For the counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days,…”18Familial relationships and conflict, Justice versus mercy: “But the king said to the men, "Deal gently for my sake with…”19grief and loss, leadership and duty: “But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a…”20rebellion and loyalty, wisdom and negotiation: “And they cast up a mound against the city, and stood against…”21Justice and Retribution, Consequences of Sin: “And David gave them the sons of Saul, and they hanged them…”22God's deliverance, Divine justice: “The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my…”23leadership, faithfulness: “The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me; his word is on my…”24disobedience and its consequences, divine mercy and forgiveness: “And when the angel stretched out his hand toward Jerusalem…”