Category: 2 Samuel

This chapter has an account of David’s last words, and another description of David’s might men (the elite soldiers who were with him throughout his journey and reign). ” ‘The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said…

This chapter describes David’s census of Israel, God’s judgement on David’s sin, and the consequences, as well as David’s repentance. “Then Araunah said to David, ‘Let my lord the king take and offer up what seems good to him. Here are the oxen for the burnt offering and the threshing sledges and the yokes of…

This chapter is a song of praise from David to God. It (primarily) celebrates God for delivering David from his enemies. “The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, the God who gave me vengeance and brought down peoples under me, who brought me out…

This chapter describes Israel’s reconciliation with Gibeah, and more wars with the Philistines. “Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David sought the face of the Lord. And the Lord said, ‘There is bloodguilt on Saul and on his house, because he put the Gibeonites…

This chapter describes a rebellion in Israel led by Sheba, a Benjaminite. We are also told of more dirty deeds of Joab and Abishai, the sons of Zeruiah. “Now there happened to be there a worthless man, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite. And he blew the trumpet and said, ‘We…

This chapter describes David’s return as king. Some enemies are pardoned, and some conflict arises between Judah and Israel (the two main provinces of God’s people). “And Shimei… hurried to come down with the men of Judah to meet King David… And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was…

This chapter describes a dark day for Israel – Absalom leads the army of Israel against David and his mighty men. David’s troops defeat Israel, and 20,000 men die that day, including Absalom, who is executed by Joab (David’s general). “And the king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Deal gently for my sake with…

This chapter describes Absalom receiving counsel from two different sources – Ahithophel his advisor, and Hushai, David’s friend/mole inside the palace. Hushai’s counsel is judged to be wiser, and Hushai secretly sends word to David about the plot to pursue him. “Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, ‘Thus and so did Ahithophel…

This chapter describes David’s encounters while fleeing Jerusalem, and Absalom’s arrival in Jerusalem. “…there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei… and as he came he cursed continually. And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David… Then Abishai… said to…

This chapter describes a subversive actions by Absalom, which culminate in David and his household fleeing Jerusalem to avoid a coupe. “And a messenger came to David, saying, ‘The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.’ Then David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, ‘Arise, and let…