Commentary on the book of 2 samuel

We see david succeed and fail, and we see gods promise for a future king at the beginning and end of the story. Saul, in his jealousy, tried to kill david 1 samuel 18. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my saviorfrom violent men you save me. The book discusses the events while david was king. Study 2 samuel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In english bibles, the book is usually divided into first and second samuel, but in jewish tradition, samuel is one book. Whenever anyone came with a complaint to be placed before the king for a decision, absalom would call out to him, what town. Abner anoints ishbosheth, sauls son, king over gilead, the ashurites, jezreel, ephraim, benjamin, and all israel. The content of 2 samuel deals with the life and reign of king david and could have been entitled the book of david. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david had returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had stayed two days in ziklag, on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. The management of the estate is committed to ziba, who knew what it was and how to make the most of it, in whom, having been his fathers servant, he might confide, and who, having a numerous family of sons and servants, had hands sufficient to be employed about it, v.

Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. David was initially acclaimed king at hebron by the tribe of judah chs. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in. His lament over the deaths of saul and of jonathan 2 samuel 1. Sep 10, 2014 the first book of samuel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 9 duration. The book of 2 samuel begins with david being made king of judah and then walks through his reignincluding his defeat of the philistines, his sins of adultery and murder, and the threats. David becomes israels king 1 samuel 16 2 samuel 10 part of the series. Second book of samuel, otherwise called, the second book of the kings ch. Key to the book and to the entire biblical record is 2 samuel 7. David began his reign as king only over the tribe of judah and it was not until seven years later.

A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 2 samuel. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the. And bade them teach the children of judah among whom he now was, and over whom he first reigned. David had abode two days in ziklagthough greatly reduced by the amalekite incendiaries, that town. Second samuel is really a continuation of 1 samuel in the hebrew bible they are not divided and this is the first book of kings and it all centers on one man david. We shouldnt think that this is a missing book of the bible. These words of abner, like those of saul and jonathan at an earlier date, acknowledge explicitly that all of them knew that it was gods will for david to succeed saul. Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. He congratulates the inhabitants of jabeshgilead on their kindness in rescuing the bodies of saul and his sons from the philistines, 2 samuel 2. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Matthew henry bible commentary verse by verse commentary on the whole bible. What an amalekite is dying to tell david 2 samuel 1. David makes jerusalem the political and religious centre of israel 2 samuel 5.

After the death of saul, david unifies the twelve tribes as their king. Second samuel picks up the narration where 1 samuel left off and serves as a transition from the reign of saul to the reign of david. Second samuel is actually the second half of a single book that was divided into two part, 1 and 2 samuel because together they were too long to fit on one scroll. May 21, 2011 summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. Read 2 samuel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Saul and david have been in conflict ever since david killed goliath and the people shouted, saul has slain his thousands, david his ten thousands 1 samuel 18. At first this happens on request of the people king saul, the man according to flesh and then god chooses david the man according to the heart of god. Most of 2 samuel is a history of the rule of king david. As much as any book of the old testament, 2samuel demonstrates the grace of god. We can learn many lessons for our own lives from the events in this book. We shall meet with this noble woman again in 2 sam. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.

Book of 2 samuel john gills exposition of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel and. This book is the history of the reign of king david. In this commentary on the book of 2 samuel, professor and former pastor john woodhouse helps readers deepen their understanding of davids tumultuous reign by highlighting his place in salvation history a history that began with israel but now encompasses gods plan for the whole world. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of 2 samuel.

First samuel introduces the monarchy of israel, and 2 samuel chronicles the establishment of the davidic dynasty and the expansion of israel under gods chosen leader. After the death of king saul, the people of the judah tribe chose david to be their king. Best commentaries and books on 2 samuel logos bible software. Firth is tutor in old testament at trinity college, bristol. The division of the books is purely artificial, and did not exist in the original hebrew text. And during that waiting period david faced a lot of hardship. We had in the foregoing book an account of his designation to the government, and his struggles with saul. The decay in the house of eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which ought to be the medium between god and the people. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Read 2 samuel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Book of 2 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 2, where abner sets up ishbosheth, the son of saul, as king over israel while david is still king over judah.

The first book of samuel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 9 duration. David, by the direction of god, goes up to hebron, and is there anointed king over the house of judah, 2 samuel 2. The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. Tsumura the first book of samuel new international commentary on the old testament, 2007. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 1 and more. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible. This divine promise marked the beginning of an additional covenant, called the davidic covenant, in which god promised an eternal throne to the house of david. The book of 2 samuel continues to show us the virtue of humility, the destructiveness of pride, and the faithfulness of gods promise. The narrative of the closing chapters of the first book is continued without any break. Bible class book on 2 samuel \old testament\ keywords. Study 2 samuel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They obtained the city of jerusalem in a successful battle 2.

Matthew henry commentary on 2 samuel 1 the davidic covenant october 19, 2015 bill pratt leave a comment some time after david has placed the ark in jerusalem, a palace has been built for him, and he has a period of rest from his enemies, he decides that he should build a. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Introduction to the second book of samuel otherwise called the second book of the kings. I call to the lord, who is worthy of praise, and i am saved from my enemies 2 samuel 22. It is written in the book of jasher, there it was kept upon record, and thence transcribed into this history. A free bible version and commentary on the book of 2 samuel in easyenglish. Old testament proclaimhisword the holy bible samuel a dedicated man duration. David tastes triumph and trial in the book of 2 samuel. Study 2 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The teachers commentary wheaton, ill victor books, 1987, electronic ed. Matthew henry commentary on 2 samuel 1 davids power increases his family. David had paid due respect to the memory of saul his prince and jonathan his friend, and what he did was as much his praise as theirs. Several names have been suggested for this section. Davis guzik commentary on 2 samuel 1, where david mourns the death of saul and jonathan and.