| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | 2 Samuel is the tenth book of the Bible and continues the story of David as he becomes king of Israel and establishes his capital in Jerusalem. It recounts his military victories, his sins and repentance, and the struggles within his family, including the rebellion of his son Absalom. The book highlights God's covenant with David and his faithfulness despite David's flaws. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 |
| Author name: | Unknown (Traditionally attributed to Nathan, Gad, and others) |
| Written date: | Around 930-700 BC |
| Location: | Israel |
| Genre: | Historical |
| Chapter count: | 24 |
| Verse count: | 695 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Israel |
| Theme: | The reign of King David and the establishment of the Davidic dynasty |
| Key verses: | 2 Samuel 7:16; 2 Samuel 12:13; 2 Samuel 22:2-3 |
| Summary: | 2 Samuel is the tenth book of the Bible and continues the narrative from 1 Samuel, focusing on the reign of King David, his successes, failures, and the establishment of the Davidic dynasty, which becomes central to Israel's messianic hope. |
| Outline: | I. David Becomes King over Judah and Israel (1:1-5:5)
II. The Davidic Covenant and Victories (5:6-10:19)
III. David's Sin and Its Consequences (11:1-20:26)
IV. Epilogue: David's Last Words and Deeds (21:1-24:25) |