Old Testament · History
2 Samuel
Written by Court records kept among the prophets. Written for Israel under King David.
Big picture in three sentences
Second Samuel tells the story of David's reign in Hebron and then Jerusalem.
He brings the ark to the city, shows kindness to Mephibosheth, and also fails terribly.
God's promise of a forever king still stands after David's sin and grief.
David dances when the ark comes to Jerusalem, even when someone laughs.
Key verse · 2 Samuel 7:12
“When your days are fulfilled, and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom.”
Stories families know from this book
- David the king
- The ark in Jerusalem
- Kindness to Mephibosheth
- God's forever promise