2 Samuel 4
The Assassination of Ish-bosheth 1 When Saul’s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, his courage failed, and all Israel was dismayed. 2 Saul’s son had two men…
2 Samuel 5
David, King of Israel 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebronand said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 2 Even while Saul was king…
2 Samuel 6
David Moves the Ark 1 David again assembled all the choice men in Israel,30,000. 2 He and all his troops set outto bring the ark of God from Baale-judah.The ark…
2 Samuel 7
The Lord’s Covenant with David 1 When the king had settled into his palaceand theLordhad given him rest on every side from all his enemies, 2 the king said to…
2 Samuel 8
David’s Victories 1 After this, David defeated the Philistines,subdued them, and took Metheg-ammahfrom Philistine control. 2 He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on the ground,…
2 Samuel 9
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 1 David asked, “Is there anyone remaining from Saul’s family I can show kindnessto because of Jonathan? ” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s family…
2 Samuel 10
War with the Ammonites 1 Some time later the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king in his place. 2 Then David said, “I’ll show kindness…
2 Samuel 11
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,…
2 Samuel 12
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…
2 Samuel 13
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…