The 365 Day Devotional Commentary

2 Samuel

INTRODUCTION

First and 2 Samuel were originally a single book in the Hebrew Bible. They tell the story of the historic transition of Israel from a group of scattered tribes ruled by judges to a united and powerful nation. The time spanned by the two books is roughly 120 years, from about 1050 to 931 B.C. Second Samuel continues the story of David, once a fugitive but now king, first of Judah, and then of the whole Hebrew nation. This book about David reports his many accomplishments, but just as honestly relates his personal failures and family problems. Through this story we come to a greater appreciation of David as a human being, and to a much greater appreciation of David’s gracious God.

OUTLINE OF CONTENTS

I.	David’s Triumphs	2 Sam. 1–10
II.	David’s Troubles	2 Sam. 11–20
III.	Other Stories of David	2 Sam. 21–24