Version: King James Version (public domain)
2 Samuel
The reign of David
2 Samuel tells of David’s reign: the capture of Jerusalem, the promise of an everlasting dynasty, his sin with Bathsheba and the revolts within his own family.
Historical context
Nathan’s promise to David (ch. 7) is the foundation of Israel’s messianic hope.
Explanation
Best-known passages
- David takes Jerusalem (ch. 5)
- The promise to David (ch. 7)
- David and Bathsheba (ch. 11–12)
- Absalom’s revolt (ch. 15–18)