The second book of samuel describes the reign of david around 1010 to 970 bc. David learns of the death of saul and jonathanhe slays the amalekite who claims to have killed sauldavid laments the passing of saul and jonathan with a song. Sep 28, 2017 the second book of samuel chapter 1 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. When the great famine happened in the days of david we do not know. The second book of samuel otherwise called the second book of the kings report of the battle, saul dead 116. With the jawbone of a donkey i have laid them in heaps, with the jawbone of a donkey i have felled a thousand men. The second book of samuel, commonly called second samuel and written as 2nd samuel or simply 2 samuel is the tenth book of the old testament and also the tenth book of the bible. Different accounts are given of the origin of the monarchy 1 samuel 9. Esdras and josephus refer to samuel as a single work. There are numerous parallels, repetitions, and discrepancies within the books of samuel. Chapter 5 page 272 second samuel describes the reign of king david. The second book of samuel chapter 1 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. The book starts with the miraculous birth of samuel in answer to his mothers earnest prayer. Samuel also said to saul, the lord sent me to anoint you king over his people, over israel.
Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before himthis was assuming the state and equipage of a prince. The second book of samuel begins immediately after sauls death when david becomes the king of judah and later the king of the united kingdom of israel. The second book of samuel the second book of samuel. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second samuel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
As 2 samuel begins, saul and jonathan have just died fighting the philistinesdavid almost fought for the philistines, but ended up getting excused at the last second, and headed off to fight the amalekites saul had committed suicide after seeing his defeat was inevitable with, as it turns out, a little help, and jonathan was killed in the battle. The second book of samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of david. Samuel also said unto saul, the lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over israel. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets.
The book was divided into the two books of first samuel and second samuel in the historical books of the greek septuagint old testament, and continues as such in the latin vulgate and our christian old testament of the bible. The second book of samuel concludes with four chapters chapters 21 to 24 which lie outside the chronological narrative of saul and david. The book of 1 samuel can be neatly divided into two sections. The 2nd book of samuel 2 samuel from the holy bible new international version niv book 10 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. His coronation, first by judah and then by all of the tribes, his wars and conquests, his care for the religious life of the people, his sins, and the calamities he suffered, are impartially set forth in vivid and convincing narrative. What an amalekite is dying to tell david 2 samuel 1. This chapter deals with the issue of suffering and comfort. The chariot, as the hebrew indicates, was of a magnificent style. The book of 2nd samuel is a narration of david as he becomes the king of israel and the time during his reign, yet it also includes two psalms in hymns of praise in the final chapters. Sauls disobedience and its consequences leadership lesson. They then bound him with two new ropes and brought him up from the rock.
The career of samuel and the deliverance from philistia. In english bibles, the book is usually divided into first and second samuel, but in jewish tradition, samuel is one book. Whenever anyone came with a complaint to be placed before the king for a decision, absalom would call out to him, what town. The key personalities are david, joab, bathsheba, nathan, and absalom. The second book of samuel hebrewenglish text contains twentyfour chapters and continues where the first book of samuel left off. Saul keeps the king agag and the best of the livestock alive. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
But in this case it was davids own transgressions,we can not have gods love with out. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, absalom would call to him and say, from what city are you. Samuel second book watch tower publications index 19862020. Chapter 1 cue up the sad violins as 2 samuel begins, saul and jonathan have just died fighting the philistinesdavid almost fought for the philistines, but ended up getting excused at the last second, and headed off to fight the amalekites. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. The first book of samuel covers a time of about 90 years starting at samuel s birth around 1100 bc unto the death of saul around the year 1010 bc. The book of 2 nd samuel is a narration of david as he becomes the king of israel and the time during his reign, yet it also includes two psalms in hymns of praise in the final chapters. Samuel gives saul specific instructions to destroy the wicket amalekites. Exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings. The septuagint, the greek version of the bible, first divided these books into two parts. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, absalom would call to him and say, from what. Because you have rejected the word of the lord, he has rejected you as king 1 samuel 15.
The israelites take back all the towns that the philistines captured 714. I was your fathers servant in the past, but now i will be your servant, then. It contains a song of thanksgiving attributed to king david which corresponds to psalm 18. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings.
After the famine had returned year after year, for three years, david inquired of the lord. The first book of samuel covers a time of about 90 years starting at samuels birth around 1100 bc unto the death of saul around the year 1010 bc. This summary of the book of 2 samuel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 samuel. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Thus saith the lord of hosts, i remember that which amalek did to israel, how.
The translators of the septuagint divided the books due to their length when the vowels were added and. The second book of samuel niv audio holy bible youtube. The narrative is resumed with the first book of kings, which relates how, as david lies dying, bathsheba and nathan ensure solomons elevation to the throne. When he came to david, he fell to the ground to pay him homage. Chapter 15 page 282 second samuel describes the reign of king david. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. I will punish the amalekites for what they did to israel when they waylaid them as they came up from egypt. If the lord takes me back to jerusalem, i will worship the lord in hebron. Its author is samuel the prophet who wrote it at about 930 b.
The books of samuel are preceded by joshua, judges. Samuel the central figure of the first book is at the same time the. Aug 25, 2015 the 2nd book of samuel 2 samuel from the holy bible new international version niv book 10 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. The second book of samuel the argument this book and the former bear the title of samuel, because they contain the conception nativity and the whole course of his life, and also the lives and acts of two kings, to wit, of saul and david, whom he anointed and consecrated kings by the ordinance of god. The royal guards, called runners, avant couriers, amounted to fifty 1 kings 1. Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. The masoretic postscript is at the end of 2 samuel. It has subdivisions of david learns of sauls death, and the lamentation of david. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the hebrew bible. Samuel sets up a stone, calling it ebenezer stone of help as a memorial. Samuel spends the rest of his time roaming the territories of israel, judging people for their transgressions against god 1517, which is not a bad gig if you ask shmoop.
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