Edomites (8:1–18)
Introduction to 2 Samuel
Introduction
See 1 Samuel for the Introductory Discussion.
Outline
I. The Reign of David as King over Israel (2 Samuel 1:1–20:26)
A. David's Accession to Kingship over Judah (1:1–3:5)
1. The deaths of Saul and Jonathan (1:1–27) 2. David anointed by Judah (2:1–7) 3. David's victories over the house of Saul (2:8–3:1) 4. David's wives/sons in Hebron (3:2–5) B. David's Accession to Kingship over Israel (3:6–5:16)
1. The deaths of Abner and Ish-bosheth (3:6–4:12) 2. David anointed by all Israel (5:1–5) 3. David's conquest of Jerusalem (5:6–12) 4. David's wives/sons in Jerusalem (5:13–16) C. David's Triumphal Reign (5:17–8:18)
1. David's victories over the Philistines (5:17–25) 2. David's spiritual victories (6:1–7:29) 3. David's victories over the Philistines, Moabites, Arameans, and Edomites (8:1–18) D. David's Troubled Reign (9:1–20:26)
1. David's kindness to Mephibosheth (9:1–13) 2. David's sins of adultery and murder (10:1–12:31) 3. David's family troubles (13:1–14:33) 4. The rape of Tamar (13:1–22) 5. The murder of Amnon (13:23–39)