2nd Samuel

Second Samuel is all about David's kingship and family. He ruled seven years over Judah and thirty-three years over the United Kingdom of the south (Judah) and the north (Israel) for a total of 40 years. During this reign there were highs and lows. But through it all David showed, that in spite of his imperfections, he had a heart for God.

Second Samuel can be outlined in the following manner:

David becomes king over Judah 2 Samuel 1-4

David becomes king over all Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-5

David conquers Jerusalem 2 Samuel 5:6-25

David brings the Ark to Jerusalem 2 Samuel 6

David is promised an everlasting kingdom 2 Samuel 7

David's kingdom is geographically extended 2 Samuel 8

David faithful to his agreement with Jonathan 2 Samuel 9

David commits adultery and murder 2 Samuel 10-12

David's sons Amnon and Absalom are lost 2 Samuel 13-20

David's reign is considered 2 Samuel 21-24

The lessons below concern themselves with the life of David as king.