2 Samuel

Second Samuel focuses entirely on the forty-year reign of David, Israel's greatest king. The book begins with David's anointing as king over all Israel and details his successes in uniting the twelve tribes, conquering Jerusalem (making it the capital), and extending the nation's borders. It also records the establishment of the Davidic Covenant, God’s promise that David’s descendant would forever rule on his throne. However, the second half of the book tragically chronicles David's serious sins, including his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, which leads to great turmoil and violence within his own family and kingdom, showing that even great leaders face consequences for their actions.