The history of gods chosen people at that time, the jews, is taken from sauls death and davids ascending the throne, to the death of david. In that less than ideal environment, samuel kept his integrity. When prayers are met with gods silence, its easy to feel like youve got it all wrong. David was a mighty man of war and valor 1 samuel 16.
By the end of his reign, david controlled all of israel, edom, moab, ammon, syria, and zobah. We will examine this motif in greater detail when we study ii samuel. Originally, the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. But of course, this clears the way for him to ascend to the kingship of all israel almost. An amalekite came out of the camp of saul in mourning 1. His job was to advise the king in spiritual matters this was not always easy. David was more than the anointed king or prince of israel. Possible writers include nathan and gad see 1 chronicles 29. Bartsch, wordexplain 2 b 4 civil war and intrigue 2. The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. The septuagint, the greek version of the bible, first divided these books into two parts. Hannahs prayer 111 sins of elis two sons 1226 jehovah judges the house of eli 2736 3.
Sources of the history two main and independent sources. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second samuel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Samuel grew up in a home with elis rebellious sons. Ot 619 exegesis of 12 samuel asbury theological seminary. Davids down in the dumps over the deaths of saul and jonathan, lamenting and writing a pretty catchy if sad song about it. The author or authors of 1 and 2 samuel are not known. Elkanah and his wives 18 childless hannah prays for a son 918 samuel born and given to jehovah 1928 2.
The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in. In 2 samuel 1 to 10 the text highlights the fact that david builds a kingdom. Do the books of samuel end in 2 samuel 24 or in 1 kings 2. The amalekite reports the death of saul and jonathan 1. Bible class book on 2 samuel \old testament\ keywords. He represented for later israelites the good old days when the land was most at peace, israel was united as one nation, and gods blessings were most palpable. That is, davids dwelling is stable, permanent and secure, while the ark the symbol of gods presence is housed in an impermanent and relatively flimsy construction. From the private sorrows of hannah to the actionpacked reign of king david, the narratives of 1 and 2 samuel make for a gripping read. Though these were dark pages in davids record, they were preserved that lessons might be learned by those who followed after cf. Reign of david 2 samuel 220 1 davids seven and a half years reign over judah in hebron 2 samuel 2.
It could not be the prophet samuel, since he died in 1 samuel. Civil war abner joins with david but murdered by joab, chapter 3 d. I samuel outlined as an introduction text read i samuel 2. As 2 samuel begins, the dust is settling after the big battle between saul and the philistines. However, the bible does give us one glimpse into his life.
Absalom plots a conspiracy, forming an army and winning the hearts of the israelite. A brief content outline of the biblical books of 1 and 2 samuel. Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. Second samuel records the history of israels greatest earthly king, david. God finds a man after his own heart to lead his people. It seems that when david was away in exile that barzillai was faithful in his service to the king and was instrumental in seeing that the kings needs were met, 2. The book was divided into the two books of first samuel and second samuel in the. Whereas the book of first samuel shows israels transition from gods authority to sauls irresponsible rule, second samuel documents the transition back to godhonoring leadership under david david was anointed king of israel by god, and is a picture of the true messiah gods anointed one. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in the bible. On matters of authorship, date, and background, see 1 samuel overview and outline. Israel would later look forward to a kinga messiah which means anointed onewho.
The second book of samuel hebrewenglish text contains twentyfour chapters and continues where the first book of samuel left off. We learn at least 3 things about being a leader from nathan. The literary design of 1 samuel 11 kings 2 page 5 literary unity of 1 samuel 2. The book of 2 samuel records the life of david as king. The events of 1 samuel span approximately 100 years, from c. There is nothing more amazing than the grace of god that brings salvation. The preachers outline and sermon bible is much more than a commentary its a comprehensive resource for expository and topical preaching. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Reading 12 samuel the big picture 1samuel 17 samuels rise and governorship samuels birth and rise to power 47 israels struggles with the philistines 815 the rise of the monarchy sauls reign 8 israel requests a king 912 saul appointed as israels king 15 sauls failure and disobedience. David expanded israels borders from sauls smaller territory.
The book begins with the moving story of samuels birth. In the original hebrew, 1 and 2 samuel formed one book. David, by gods direction, with his company goes up to hebron, where he is made king of judah. The two books of samuel were classified as one in the jewish canon. There are lessons to be learned, not only from davids. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Not much is known about this man the bible calls great, 2 sam. Many are familiar with davids sin involving bathsheba, resulting in adultery and murder 2. We hope this overview and outline of 1 samuel and 2 samuel are helpful to you. The brick testament absalom overthrows david the brick testament is a hipster art projectan attempt to tell the whole bible story in the form of lego dioramas.
The hebrew bible regarded 1 and 2 samuel as two volumes of a single book. Proposed outlines seem to be subject to the methodological approach and thesis. The translators of the septuagint the greek text used at the time of christ combined the book of samuel with the kings and then divided them into four sections. Nathan the prophet was a leader as a man of god in the court of david. He congratulates the inhabitants of jabeshgilead on their kindness in rescuing the bodies of saul and his sons from the philistines, 2 samuel 2. An old testament picture of new testament grace is jonathans son, mephibosheth. Scholars divide the book in a number of ways, but below is one suggested outline. Outline and lecture flashcards at proprofs old testament my notes. Davids wrong and right attempts to bring the ark to. While samuel was the main character in the first book hence its name, david will dominate the pages of the second book of samuel.
The fulfillment of said promise would be realized in jesus christ and the everlasting kingdom of god see acts 2. The amalekite, who brought tidings of the overthrow, and accused himself of sauls death, is slain. These books move from davids death in chapters 1 and 2 and solomons rise to the. It records how david became king of all israel after the death of saul. Abner anoints ishbosheth, sauls son, king over gilead, the ashurites, jezreel, ephraim, benjamin, and.
In the hebrew bible, 1 and 2 samuel are a single book. David, by the direction of god, goes up to hebron, and is there anointed king over the house of judah, 2 samuel 2. First 5 experience guides serve as your companion book to each first 5 study. David reigns over judah 2 samuel 14 david reigns over all israel 2 samuel 520 david reigns over himself 2 samuel 2124 summary of 2 samuel. The books of kings, which follow, will carry on the story through to the exile. David returned from the slaughter of the amalekites 1. Outline of ii samuel new floral heights church of christ. The books of 12 samuel portray david as israels ideal king, although far from flawless.
Kay gabrysch answers these questions while helping you develop a lasting framework for reading biblical. This summary of the book of 2 samuel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 samuel. The translators of the septuagint separated them, and we have retained that separation ever since. Synopsis and selected analysis, unpublished class notes in 327 seminar in old testament historical.
In second samuel, david became king of all twelve tribes and formed the united kingdom of israel circa bc. However, 2 samuel opens with a brief scene giving more details to the death of saul chapter 1. What bearing do they have on christ, the new testament, or your life today. Therefore, it seems best to place the writing of samuel sometime after the divided monarchy 9 b. Overview of the book of 2 samuel reformed answers to. This should encourage believers to put their faith in the one who is sovereign over the entire creation.
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