2 Samuel: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read 2 Samuel one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About 2 SamuelPermalink

2 Samuel traces David’s rule over Israel, the covenant promise God makes to him, and the painful consequences of sin within his house.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Historical narrative

Chapters

24

Chapter index

2 Samuel, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

David establishedPermalink

2 Samuel 1–10 · David becomes king and receives God’s covenant promise

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• Chapter 10 →

02

David’s sin and sorrowPermalink

2 Samuel 11–20 · Bathsheba, Nathan, Absalom, and family fracture

• Chapter 11 →
• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →
• Chapter 14 →
• Chapter 15 →
• Chapter 16 →
• Chapter 17 →
• Chapter 18 →
• Chapter 19 →
• Chapter 20 →

03

Reflections on the kingdomPermalink

2 Samuel 21–24 · Judgment, mercy, songs, warriors, and sacrifice

• Chapter 21 →
• Chapter 22 →
• Chapter 23 →
• Chapter 24 →

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