10_2 Samuel

2 Samuel – Introduction & Background
2 Samuel 1 – David Learns of Saul & Jonathan’s Deaths; “Song of the Bow”
2 Samuel 2 – David’s Political Intrigues; David Appointed King of Judah; Ish-bosheth Appointed King of Israel
2 Samuel 3 – Abner Joins Forces with David; Joab Murders Abner; David Mourns Abner’s Death
2 Samuel 4 – Ish-bosheth is Murdered; The Way is Cleared for David’s Kingship
2 Samuel 5 – David Reigns Over All Israel; Jerusalem Becomes Capital; Philistines Twice Defeated
2 Samuel 6 – David Mishandles the Ark; David Relocates the Ark to Jerusalem; Michal Disrespects David’s Worship
2 Samuel 7 – The Davidic Covenant
2 Samuel 8 – Extension of David’s Kingdom; David and Mephibosheth; Ammonite-Syrian campaigns under Joab
2 Samuel 9 – David Show Kindness to Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 10 – Ammonites and Syrians Defeated
2 Samuel 11 – David’s Unfaithfulness to God: Adultery with Bathsheba; Murder of Uriah
2 Samuel 12 – Nathan’s Parable; David’s Confession; Death of David’s Son; Birth of Solomon
2 Samuel 13 – Amnon Rapes Tamar; Absalom Murders Ammon; The Consequences of David’s Sin
2 Samuel 14 – Joab’s Scheme for Absalom’s Return; David Authorizes Absalom’s Return
2 Samuel 15 – Absalom’s Treason; David Flees From Jerusalem, Strategizes On A Return
2 Samuel 16 – The Kindness of Ziba; Shimei Curses David; The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai
2 Samuel 17 – Absalom’s Pursuit of David; Ahithophel’s Suicide; Hushai’s Warns David of Absalom’s Plans
2 Samuel 18 – The Battle Begins; Absalom Defeated; Joab Kills Absalom; David Learns of Absalom’s Death
2 Samuel 19 – Joab Rebukes David; David Reinstated As King; David Demonstrates Forgiveness; Seeds of the Divided Kingdom
2 Samuel 20 – Sheba Conspires Against David; David’s Re-Establishment of Authority; Joab Murders Amasa
2 Samuel 21 – Slaughter and Burial of Saul’s Sons
2 Samuel 22 – David’s Psalm Celebrating the Providence of God
2 Samuel 23 – David’s Last Words; David’s Mighty Men
2 Samuel 24 – David’s Sin in Taking a Census; Consequences; David Purchases the Temple Site