2 Samuel
- Book Name
- 2 Samuel means "Heard of God"
- Main Topic(s)
- Greatness is Given to Israel, yet Unrest Remains
- Description
- 2 Samuel is actually the story of David which occurs after Samuel has died. It tells of David becoming a great king of Israel, perhaps the greatest, but when the king stumbles, his kingdom follows.
- Written
- 960 BC
- Bible Division
- History
- Timeline
4004 BC2024 AD
1055 BC — 1015 BC
In This Book
Chapter Outline
1. David Informed Mourns for Saul and Jonathan2. David Made King over Judah; Ish-Bosheth Rules over Israel3. House of David Strengthened; Joab murders Abner4. The Murder of Ish-bosheth5. David Becomes King over All Israel Defeats the Philistines6. The Ark Is Brought to Jerusalem7. David Plans a Temple; David's Prayer
