2 Samuel student notes
2 Samuel Suggested Reading: Chapters 5, 7, 9, 11-12, 22
Key Landmarks: None
Big Picture: 2 Samuel continues the climb to the pinnacle of Israel’s history as it develops its kingdom. It focuses primarily on the reign of David. The initial focus is the gradual end to civil war within the kingdom and the subsequent coming to power of King David. The progress and advancement of Israel is seen during David’s reign as well as the picture of forgiveness, compassion, and love in an unattainable way except through the power of God. Through the effects and consequences of sin, David is forced to flee his throne yet again and avoid civil war. At the end of the book, the foundation is laid for a stable kingdom and a construction of a permanent temple dedicated to God.
Overview of the Book: I. Patience of David (1-4) A. Downfall of the house of Saul B. Defiance of the House of Saul
II. David’s Prosperous Years (5-12) A. Coronation
B. Convictions
C. Covenant
D. Compassion
E. Critics
F. Crime
III. The Perilous Years (13-24) A. Trouble with his kinsmen 1. Amnon 2. Absalom B. Trouble with the Kingdom
The Situations Behind the Psalms Event in David's Life
Passage
Related Psalm
Saul sent men to kill David.
1 Sam. 19:11
Ps. 59
David fled from Saul to Achish, king of Gath.
1 Sam.21:10—I2
Ps. 56
David feigned insanity in Gath.
1 Sam.21:13
Ps. 34
David fled to the cave of Adullam.
1 Sam. 22:1
Ps. 142
Doeg the Edomite told Saul that David was in Nob.
1 Sam. 22:9
Ps. 52
The Ziphites told Saul that David was hiding in the hill of Hachilah.
1 Sam. 23:19
Ps. 54
David spared Saul's life.
1 Sam. 24:3, 4
Ps. 57
David and his army killed 18,000 Syrians in the Valley of Salt.
2 Sam. 8:13
Ps. 60
David admitted his sin with Bathsheba to Nathan the prophet.
2 Sam. 12:13
Ps. 51
David fled from his son Absalom.
2 Sam. 15:16
Ps. 3
The Israelites mourned the civil war between Absalom and David.
2 Sam. 15:23
Ps. 63
Shimei cursed David.
2 Sam. 16:5
Ps. 7
David rejoiced over his deliverance from Saul.
2 Sam. 22:1-51
Ps. 18
Key Landmarks: None
Big Picture: 2 Samuel continues the climb to the pinnacle of Israel’s history as it develops its kingdom. It focuses primarily on the reign of David. The initial focus is the gradual end to civil war within the kingdom and the subsequent coming to power of King David. The progress and advancement of Israel is seen during David’s reign as well as the picture of forgiveness, compassion, and love in an unattainable way except through the power of God. Through the effects and consequences of sin, David is forced to flee his throne yet again and avoid civil war. At the end of the book, the foundation is laid for a stable kingdom and a construction of a permanent temple dedicated to God.
Overview of the Book: I. Patience of David (1-4) A. Downfall of the house of Saul B. Defiance of the House of Saul
II. David’s Prosperous Years (5-12) A. Coronation
B. Convictions
C. Covenant
D. Compassion
E. Critics
F. Crime
III. The Perilous Years (13-24) A. Trouble with his kinsmen 1. Amnon 2. Absalom B. Trouble with the Kingdom
The Situations Behind the Psalms Event in David's Life
Passage
Related Psalm
Saul sent men to kill David.
1 Sam. 19:11
Ps. 59
David fled from Saul to Achish, king of Gath.
1 Sam.21:10—I2
Ps. 56
David feigned insanity in Gath.
1 Sam.21:13
Ps. 34
David fled to the cave of Adullam.
1 Sam. 22:1
Ps. 142
Doeg the Edomite told Saul that David was in Nob.
1 Sam. 22:9
Ps. 52
The Ziphites told Saul that David was hiding in the hill of Hachilah.
1 Sam. 23:19
Ps. 54
David spared Saul's life.
1 Sam. 24:3, 4
Ps. 57
David and his army killed 18,000 Syrians in the Valley of Salt.
2 Sam. 8:13
Ps. 60
David admitted his sin with Bathsheba to Nathan the prophet.
2 Sam. 12:13
Ps. 51
David fled from his son Absalom.
2 Sam. 15:16
Ps. 3
The Israelites mourned the civil war between Absalom and David.
2 Sam. 15:23
Ps. 63
Shimei cursed David.
2 Sam. 16:5
Ps. 7
David rejoiced over his deliverance from Saul.
2 Sam. 22:1-51
Ps. 18
