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.
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A distraught Amalekite falsely claims to have killed Saul. David, deeply mourning the death of Saul and Jonathan, executes the messenger and delivers a beautiful lament for them.
David is anointed King of Judah in Hebron. Abner, Saul's general, makes Saul's son Ish-Bosheth king over the rest of Israel, leading to a prolonged civil war between the two houses.
The civil war continues, but David's power steadily increases. Abner defects to David but is treacherously murdered by Joab. David publicly mourns Abner and is absolved of any guilt.
Two brothers murder Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son. David executes the two murderers, proving he had no part in the death of Saul's heir, solidifying his moral authority over all Israel.
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