The life and career of King David, who subdues Israel’s enemies and doubles the size of the kingdom but is not without failings.
INTRODUCTION TO
2 Samuel
Outline:
- David’s reign over Judah begins. (1:1–4:12)
- David’s reign extends over Israel. (5:1–10:19)
- David sins. (11:1-27)
- Troubles result for David’s house. (12:1–18:33)
- David is restored as king. (19:1–20:26)
- Commentary on David’s latter years. (21:1–24:25)
Author: Unknown (possibly Gad and Nathan).
Date Written: Probably between 1010 and 931 b.c. However, the book was not put into its final form until some years later, possibly between 930 and 722 b.c.
Time Span: About 40 years (during the reign of King David).
Title: Although Samuel is not living during the time this book takes place, it is named after him because he is the one who anointed David, the main figure of 2 Samuel.
Background: Second Samuel is a sequel to the book of 1 Samuel. This narrative of the life of David continues with his being crowned king of Israel at the death of Saul. Second Samuel covers most of David’s forty-year reign in Hebron and Jerusalem. (Saul also reigned for 40 years.) First and 2 Samuel consist of one book in the Hebrew Bible since they cover the continuous story of Samuel, Saul, and David.
Where Written: Unknown (probably in Israel).
To Whom: To the Israelites.
Content: The life of King David dominates the book of 2 Samuel. First, David rules over Judah for about seven years. Then his kingship is recognized by a unified Israel over which he reigns for 33 years. During this transition, the capital changed from Hebron to Jerusalem, where the ark of the covenant is located. David’s military victories expand the borders of the promised land as his triumphs bring the nation to the very zenith of her power. David’s triumphs quickly turn to tragedy in the middle of his reign, however, when his lust toward Bath-sheba ultimately leads to adultery and the murder of her husband, Uriah (Ch. 11). The prophet Nathan rebukes David for his sins, and David earnestly repents and is restored to God. But the price of sin still has to be paid: his son Absalom’s revolt, civil war, and unrest in the nation. Although the fame and glory of David has now diminished, never to be the same again, God still blesses. for to David and Bath-sheba is born Solomon, who will succeed David as king and become part of the royal ancestry of Jesus Christ.
Key Words: “Anointed”; “David.”
The entire book revolves around the “anointed” life of “David.” David’s victories and failures are given in light of his position, which could only have been given to him by God.
Themes: • God can accomplish extraordinary things through the lives of ordinary people. • Our total trust should be only in God, not in men. • Though forgiven, we still must pay the consequences of our sins. • God is ready to forgive and use us if we only repent and place our faith in Him. • There is no sin so great that God will not forgive us if we sincerely forsake the sin and turn to Him. • Obedience brings victory; disobedience brings defeat. • As a ruler thrives, so thrives the nation. As a ruler stumbles, so stumbles the nation.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
