2 Samuel

🏛️ Historical context

David unites the northern and southern tribes, conquers Jerusalem and makes it the political and religious capital. Israel lives its most splendid age.

🔙 Background

Saul and Jonathan have died in the battle of Gilboa. David is proclaimed king first in Hebron and then over all Israel.

🧭 Structure of the book

⭐ Key events and teachings

1. 1David conquers Jerusalem (ch. 5)
2. 2The ark comes to Jerusalem and David dances before it (ch. 6)
3. 3Nathan's prophecy: "your throne shall be established for ever" (ch. 7)
4. 4David's sin with Bathsheba and Uriah's death (ch. 11)
5. 5"You are the man": David repents (ch. 12)
6. 6Absalom's revolt and death (ch. 15-18)

🏷️ Main themes

📖 Verses to memorize

• 2 Samuel 7:12-13And when thy days shall be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of the bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house to my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom fore ever.
• 2 Samuel 7:16And thy house shall be faithful, and thy kingdom for ever before thy face, and thy throne shall be firm for ever.
• 2 Samuel 12:13And David said to Nathan: I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said to David: The Lord also hath taken away thy sin: thou shalt not die.
• 2 Samuel 22:2-3And he said: The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my saviour. God is my strong one, in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation: he lifteth me up, and is my refuge: my saviour, thou wilt deliver me from iniquity.
• 2 Samuel 22:31God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him.

💭 For reflection

• Why is Jesus called "Son of David"?
• What does David's repentance (Psalm 51) teach me?

It tells of David's reign: his rise to the throne, Jerusalem as capital and God's promise of an everlasting dynasty. It also narrates his sin with Bathsheba, his repentance and the tragedies of his family.