2 Samuel
The Book of 2 Samuel tells the story of King David’s rise to power, his successes and failures as a leader, and the personal struggles and conflicts that shape his reign and family.
Chapter 1 The Death of Saul
Chapter 2 David Anointed King of Judah
Chapter 3 The War Between the House of David and the House of Saul
Chapter 4 The Murder of Ishbosheth
Chapter 5 David Becomes King Over All Israel
Chapter 6 The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
Chapter 7 God’s Covenant with David
Chapter 8 David’s Victories and Expansions
Chapter 9 David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
Chapter 10 The Ammonite War
Chapter 11 David’s Sin with Bathsheba
Chapter 12 Nathan Confronts David
Chapter 13 The Tragedy of Amnon and Tamar
Chapter 14 Absalom’s Return to Jerusalem
Chapter 15 The Rebellion of Absalom
Chapter 16 David’s Flight from Jerusalem
Chapter 17 The Death of Absalom
Chapter 18 David Mourns the Loss of Absalom
Chapter 19 David Returns to Jerusalem
Chapter 20 Sheba’s Rebellion
Chapter 21 David’s Victories Over the Philistines
Chapter 22 David’s Song of Thanksgiving
Chapter 23 The Last Words of David
Chapter 24 David’s Census and Its Consequences
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