2 Samuel
Old Testament · History · 22 chapter studies + Introduction · 16 narrated · Total audio: 7 hrs 55 min
Read 2 Samuel in canonical sequence.
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- Intro 2 Samuel - General Introduction 2 Samuel tells the story of David’s kingdom, but it refuses to flatter David.
- 1 2 Samuel 1 - David Laments Saul and Jonathan David refuses triumph over Saul’s death, mourns with Judah, and teaches a lament that honors Saul and Jonathan.
- 2-4 2 Samuel 2-4 - A Divided Kingdom and the Cost of Ambition These chapters show the kingdom slowly turning toward David, but Scripture refuses to make the road look clean.
- 5 2 Samuel 5 - David Anointed King and Jerusalem Taken 2 Samuel 5 is the chapter of arrival, but it is not a chapter of self-made success.
- 6 2 Samuel 6 - The Ark Comes to Zion 2 Samuel 6 is one of the Bible’s clearest lessons on holy joy and holy fear.
- 7 2 Samuel 7 - The Covenant of the House and the Son This chapter is the theological heart of 2 Samuel.
- 8 2 Samuel 8 - Victory, Dedication, and Justice David’s campaigns, dedicated treasures, and public justice reveal both the strength and the moral burden of kingship.
- 9 2 Samuel 9 - Covenant Mercy and the King's Table David keeps his promise to Jonathan, restoring Mephibosheth’s inheritance and receiving him as a son at the royal table.
- 10 2 Samuel 10 - Rejected Mercy and the Seeds of War A rejected embassy turns condolence into humiliation and war, while David protects the injured servants and Joab faces the battle under providence.
- 11 2 Samuel 11 - David's Fall and Uriah's Integrity David’s misuse of power and Uriah’s integrity expose the need for Christ, the King who freely gives His own life.
- 12 2 Samuel 12 - Nathan's Rebuke and David's Repentance Nathan brings David to confession, and God’s mercy meets him without erasing the harm or the consequences.
- 13 2 Samuel 13 - Tamar's Voice and the Wounded House Tamar’s righteous voice exposes sexual violence, royal partiality, and the revenge that grows where justice fails.
- 14 2 Samuel 14 - Absalom's Return and the Unhealed House Absalom returns without a recorded confession, and the final kiss leaves the royal household’s wounds unhealed.
- 15 2 Samuel 15 - Absalom's Revolt and the King's Road of Tears Warmth gains allegiance before war.
- 16 2 Samuel 16 - Gifts, Curses, and the Shame on the Roof Relief cannot establish an accusation.
- 17 2 Samuel 17 - Counsel Overturned and Bread in the Wilderness Effective counsel remains subject to judgment.
- 18 2 Samuel 18 - Absalom's Death and the Father's Lament Mercy is commanded before victory.
- 19 2 Samuel 19 - The King's Return and a Kingdom Still Divided Grief receives responsibility without being denied.
- 20 2 Samuel 20 - A Kiss, a Siege, and a Wise Woman's Voice Order returns while victims remain harmed.
- 21 2 Samuel 21 - Famine, Gibeonites, and Hard Justice Covenant wounds, Rizpah’s vigil, and the lamp of Israel place public justice under the demands of truth and mercy.
- 22 2 Samuel 22 - David's Song of Deliverance David gives thanks to the Lord whose deliverance opens toward Christ and praise among the nations.
- 23 2 Samuel 23 - Last Words and Mighty Men The Spirit’s word, everlasting covenant, costly service, and Uriah’s name keep royal memory honest.
- 24 2 Samuel 24 - Census, Plague, and the Altar of Mercy David confesses the census, intercedes for the sheep, and closes the book at an altar where mercy restrains death.