2 Samuel: Summary & Overview
Overview
Second Samuel chronicles King David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating sin with Bathsheba, and the consequences that followed. Despite David's failures, he remains 'a man after God's own heart' because of his genuine repentance. The book shows that even great leaders face consequences for sin, but God's grace is always available to the repentant heart.
Key Themes
- •Leadership and its responsibilities
- •Sin and its consequences
- •Repentance and restoration
- •God's covenant with David
- •Grace amid failure
Famous Verses
“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
— 2 Samuel 7:16
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust.”
— 2 Samuel 22:2-3
“And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.”
— 2 Samuel 12:13
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.”
— 2 Samuel 22:31
“I will not offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing.”
— 2 Samuel 24:24
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Historical Narrative
- Author
- Unknown (Nathan and Gad contributed)
- Date Written
- ~930 BC
- Chapters
- 24
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