2 Samuel
David’s reign over Israel, God’s covenant promise of an everlasting throne, and the cost of David’s sin.
Choose a chapter
- Written by
- Unknown; drawing on records of Nathan and Gad
- Date
- c. 900s BC
Themes
- David’s kingdom
- God’s covenant with David
- Sin and its consequences
Outline
- David’s rise over all IsraelChapters 1–10
- David’s sinChapters 11–12
- Trouble in David’s houseChapters 13–20
- Closing accountsChapters 21–24
Key verses
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” “The Lord has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.
He said: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.