Beyond Today Bible Commentary: 2 Samuel

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David laments Saul and Jonathan, David king of Judah, Ishbosheth king of Israel, war between them

Family of David, Abner defects to David

Joab murders Abner, murder of Ishbosheth

David made king of all Israel, David's forces at Hebron

Conquest of Jerusalem, chiefs of David's mighty men, drink from the well of Bethlehem

David established in Jerusalem, more sons, Philistines defeated, praising answered prayer

Attempt to move ark and Uzzah stricken

God keeps promises, tabernacle ministry left to continue, David returns home to Michal's scorn

Davidic covenant, David gives thanks

David extends kingdom, exalts Mephibosheth

Defeating enemy coalition, prayer for national restoration, plea for deliverance from coalition

David, Bathsheba and Uriah

Nathan's parable and David's repentance, his child dies, Solomon born, Rabbah conquered

Amnon rapes Tamar, Absalom murders Amnon

Absalom returns from exile, David forgives him

Absalom's rebellion, David flees, God will help

Counsel of Ahithophel versus Hushai

Defeat and death of Absalom, David mourns

David restored as king

Rebellion of Sheba

Gibeonites avenged, Philistine giants destroyed

David's psalm of praise for God's deliverance

David's last words, the death of David

Conquest of Jerusalem, chiefs of David's mighty men, drink from the well of Bethlehem

More deeds of David's mighty men