The main message of 2 Samuel is God’s covenant with David—that his throne will be established forever—despite David’s grievous sins. It shows a gracious God who disciplines yet never revokes His promise, using even failure to advance His redemptive plan. For those of you new to faith, remember: 2 Samuel isn’t just royal drama; it’s a theological masterpiece, using David’s life to reveal God’s heart for covenant loyalty, the consequences of sin, and the hope of a coming perfect King—Jesus Christ.