2 Samuel 01–02

Adonias Attempts to Usurp the Throne; David Makes Solomon King; Solomon Solidifies His Rule

2 Samuel 19–21

David Mourns Absalom; David Returns to Jerusalem; Israel Wages More Wars

2 Samuel 16–18

David Flees from Absalom; Absalom Shames David; David Crosses the Jordan; Joab Kills Absalom

2 Samuel 14–15

Absalom Is Brought Back to Jerusalem; Absalom Rebels; David Flees Jerusalem

2 Samuel 12–13

God Sends Nathan to Rebuke David; David’s Firstborn Son with Bathsheda Dies; Solomon Is Born; Amnon and Tamar; Absalom Kills Amnon; Absalom Flees

2 Samuel 09–11

David Provides for Jonathan’s Son; Israel Wars against Ammon and Syria; David and the Wife of Uriah

2 Samuel 06–08

David Attempts to Bring Up the Ark; David Brings Up the Ark; God Promises to Establish David’s Line; David Conquers Israel’s Enemies

2 Samuel 03–05

The House of Saul and House of David Engage in Warfare; David and Abenner Make a Covenant; Joab Murders Abenner

2 Samuel 01–02

David Hears of Saul’s Death; David Returns to Israel; David Becomes King of Judah