How are the mighty fallen!

2 Samuel

Under David’s rule, the new nation was strong and unified. But after David committed adultery and murder, his family and nation suffered.

KING JAMES VERSION

NEW YORK: AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, 1999
NEW YORK: BARTLEBY.COM, 2000

CHAPTER

1	David Learns of Saul’s Death David’s Lament over Saul and Jonathan
2	David Made King over Judah David Fights against the Forces of Saul
3	David’s Sons Born at Hebron Abner Plans a League with David Joab Kills Abner
4	The Assassination of Ish–bosheth
5	David Made King over Israel David Captures Zion Hiram’s Recognition of David David’s Children Born at Jerusalem David Defeats the Philistines
6	David Goes to Bring the Ark The Ark Brought to Jerusalem
7	God’s Covenant with David
8	David Extends His Kingdom David’s Officers
9	David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
10	The Defeat of the Ammonites and Syrians
11	David and Bath–sheba
12	Nathan Reproves David David Captures Rabbah
13	Amnon and Tamar Absalom’s Revenge and Flight
14	Joab’s Scheme for Absalom’s Return
15	Absalom Revolts against David
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17	The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai
18	The Death of Absalom
19	David Returns to Jerusalem
20	The Revolt of Sheba David’s Officers
21	The Avenging of the Gibeonites Abishai Rescues David from the Giant The Giants Slain by David’s Men
22	David’s Song of Deliverance
23	The Last Words of David David’s Mighty Men
24	David Numbers Israel and Judah