David’s Adultery with Bathsheba 1 In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah,…

Nathan’s Parable and David’s Repentance 1 So theLordsent Nathan to David.When he arrived, he said to him: There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other…

Amnon Rapes Tamar 1 Some time passed. David’s son Absalomhad a beautiful sister named Tamar,and David’s son Amnonwas infatuated with her. 2 Amnon was frustrated to the point of making…

Absalom Restored to David 1 Joab son of Zeruiah observed that the king’s mind was on Absalom. 2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoato bring a cleverwoman from there. He…

Absalom’s Revolt 1 After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run before him. 2 He would get up early and stand beside the road leading…

Ziba Helps David 1 When David had gone a little beyond the summit,Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant,was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with 200…

1 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out in pursuit of David tonight. 2 I will attack him while he is weak and…

Absalom’s Defeat 1 David reviewed his troops and appointed commanders of hundreds and of thousands over them. 2 He then sent out the troops, a third under Joab, a third…

David’s Kingdom Restored 1 It was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping. He’s mourning over Absalom.” 2 That day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the troops because…

Sheba’s Revolt 1 Now a wicked man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ram’s horn and shouted: We have no portion in…