2nd Samuel 15 “The Rebellion Begins” 1. Absalom steals the people's heart's (v.1-6) 2. Absalom takes the throne by force (v.7-12) 3. David plans to leave Jerusalem (v.13-18) 4. David…
2nd Samuel 14 “A Partial Return” 1. Joab’s story of seeking restoration (v.1-11) 2. The request to bring Absalom back (v.12-22) 3. Retuning without any accountability (v.23-33)
2nd Samuel 13 “Family Tragedy” 1. Amon overtakes Tamar (v.1-22) 2. Absalom's vengeance (v.23-29) 3. David’s family fractured (v.30-39)
2nd Samuel 12 “Nathan Confronts David” 1. Nathan’s story of the unjust (v.1-6) 2. David confesses his sin (v.7-15a) 3. The death of the child (v.15b-23) 4. Another child is…
2nd Samuel 11 “David, Bathsheba, and Uriah” 1. The sin of adultery (v.1-5) 2. The sin of lying (v.6-13) 3. The sin of murder (v.14-27) (NOTE: Parents may want to…
2nd Samuel 9-10 “Kindness Offered and Received or Rejected” 1. David’s promise to Jonathan’s family (ch.9:1-4) 2. Lame, found, and kindness received (ch.9:5-13) 3. Evil returned for good when grieving…
2nd Samuel 8 “When God Gives Victory” 1. God’s victory over enemies (v.1-2) 2. God is greater than the enemy (v.3-8) 3. The LORD gave victory to David (v.9-14) 4.…
2nd Samuel 7 “God’s Promises with David” 1. David proposes to build a house for the Ark (v.1-7) 2. Fulfilled promises by God to David so far (v.8-11) 3. God…
2nd Samuel 5:11–6:23 “The Ark Returns with Joy” 1. The fame of David and Israel united (ch.5:11-16) 2. Seeking God when the enemy attacks (ch.5:17-25) 3. Learning God’s way to…
2nd Samuel 4:1–5:10 “The King Takes His Throne” 1. The murder of Saul’s son, Ishbosheth (ch.4:1-12) 2. David becomes king over all of Israel (ch.5:1-5) 3. The conquest and capital…
2nd Samuel 3 “Civil War and Abner Defects to David” 1. Division but David’s family grows (v.1-5) 2. Abner insulted and joins David (v.6-21) 3. General Joab murders Abner (v.22-39)
2nd Samuel 2 “David Anointed Yet Waiting” 1. David anointed King of Judah (v.1-7) 2. Israel and Judah at civil war (v.8-32)
2nd Samuel 1 “Israel Defeated and David Mourns” 1. The report of Saul and Jonathan’s death (v.1-16) 2. A funeral Song of the Bow for Israel (v.17-27)