2 Samuel Outline

2 Samuel 1-10

David's Triumphs as King

2 Samuel 1

David Learns of Saul's Death; David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan

2 Samuel 2

David Anointed King of Judah; Ish-bosheth Made King of Israel; The Battle of Gibeon

2 Samuel 3

Abner Joins David; Joab Murders Abner

2 Samuel 4

Ish-bosheth Murdered

2 Samuel 5

David Anointed King of All Israel; David Captures Jerusalem; David Defeats the Philistines

2 Samuel 6

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem

2 Samuel 7

The Lord's Covenant with David

2 Samuel 8

David's Victories

2 Samuel 9

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 10

David Defeats the Ammonites and Syrians

2 Samuel 11-20

David's Sin and Family Troubles

2 Samuel 11

David and Bathsheba

2 Samuel 12

Nathan Rebukes David; Solomon's Birth; David Captures Rabbah

2 Samuel 13

Amnon and Tamar; Absalom Murders Amnon; Absalom Flees

2 Samuel 14

Absalom Returns to Jerusalem

2 Samuel 15

Absalom's Conspiracy; David Flees Jerusalem

2 Samuel 16

Ziba and Mephibosheth; Shimei Curses David; Absalom Enters Jerusalem

2 Samuel 17

Hushai Saves David

2 Samuel 18

Absalom Killed; David's Grief

2 Samuel 19

Joab Rebukes David; David Returns to Jerusalem

2 Samuel 20

The Rebellion of Sheba

2 Samuel 21-24

Epilogue: Battles

2 Samuel 21

David Avenges the Gibeonites; Giants Killed by David's Men

2 Samuel 22

David's Song of Deliverance

2 Samuel 23

The Last Words of David; David's Mighty Men

2 Samuel 24

David's Census; The Lord's Wrath; David Builds an Altar