Book of 2 Samuel

Historical

Traditionally Nathan, Gad

Traditionally dated c. 930–700 BC

The reign and covenants of King David.

2 Samuel focuses entirely on David's reign as king over Israel, highlighting his conquests, the establishment of Jerusalem, his moral failures, and God's eternal covenant with his line.

“My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.”

“How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.”

“The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.”

“One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing — a very beautiful woman.”

“Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”