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. David reigns over judah 2 samuel 14 david reigns over all israel 2 samuel 520 david reigns over himself 2 samuel 2124 summary of 2 samuel. The argument this book and the former are called samuel, because they contain the conception, birth and the whole course of his life, and also the lives and acts of two kings, that is, of saul and david, whom he anointed and consecrated kings. On the third day a man arrived from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 1 and. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
This fascinating study offers an indepth look at the inauguration of the davidic dynasty in ancient israel and shows how it reflects gods cosmic reign. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david was returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had abode two days in ziklag. Davis guzik commentary on 2 samuel 1, where david mourns the death of saul and jonathan and where he laments with the song of the bow. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in the bible. Read and study 1 samuel 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned bible teachers scott hahn and curtis mitch, as well as timetested. It records how david became king of all israel after the death of saul.
After the death of king saul, the people of the judah tribe chose david to be their king. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. While samuel was the main character in the first book hence its name, david will dominate the pages of the second book of samuel. This means the third day after davids return with the spoil and captives recovered from the amalekites. As a result, well move more quickly over much of the narrative material, but slow down when it comes to key events and important spiritual lessons. The best explanation is that satan moved david and is the he of 2 samuel 24. Jonathan was a dutiful son, saul an affectionate father, therefore dear to each other. Though the bible does not specifically say it, amalek is commonly regarded as an illustration of our fleshly, carnal nature. It is a completely unjustified leap over logic to say that if the bible mentions an ancient writing, and if that ancient writing has any material in common with biblical books, that writing is genuinely scripture and is a lost book of the bible. After the death of saul, when david had returned from defeating the amalekites, david remained two days in ziklag. 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.
Hey there bible student, were into the second samuel book, glad youre here. Includes cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on 2 samuel 7. What an amalekite is dying to tell david 2 samuel 1. Puts the man to death, who boasted he had killed saul, ver. The argument this book and the former are called samuel, because they contain the conception, birth and the whole course of his life, and also the lives and acts of two kings, that is, of saul and david, whom he anointed and. May 21, 2011 david reigns over judah 2 samuel 1 4 david reigns over all israel 2 samuel 520 david reigns over himself 2 samuel 2124 summary of 2 samuel. This 19 part series looks at the bible book of 2 samuel. Ten thoughtprovoking lessons include historical insights, word origins, life applications, discussion questions, and a leaders. About this study the bible is an amazing gift from our awesome god. 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. Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. When he came to david, he fell to the ground and did obeisance. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel.
After the death of saul, david returned from striking down the amalekites and stayed in ziklag two days. Samuels birth is one of several miraculous birth stories in the bible and is very similar to the story of isaacs birth to abraham and sarah. Free bible lessons free bible lessons 15 life lessons from the book of 1 samuel 1 samuel bible study. In a unique war of judgment, god commanded saul to completely destroy the people of amalek 1 samuel 15.
The two books of samuel were classified as one in the jewish canon. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for i delight in your deliverance. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. However, 2 samuel opens with a brief scene giving more details to the death of saul chapter 1. Read 2 samuel 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Read 2 samuel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. World wide study bible 2 samuel 1 christian classics. With their weapons they took a great toll of the enemy. The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. He knew his destination, but he knew also that the providence of god would pave the way. Its truly epic and beautiful in its scope and message. When he came to david, he fell to the ground to pay him honor 3 where have you come from. Cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on 2 samuel 11. The second book of samuels first chapter begins as a continuation from chapter 31 of the first book of samuel, which had a pretty sad ending. Study 2 samuel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Study guide for 2 samuel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. His was an epoch life like abrahams, joshuas and luthers.
The second book of samuel begins immediately after sauls death when david becomes the king of judah and later the king of the united kingdom of israel. If we study the data, we find that david had marched with achish as far as aphek in the plain of jezreel 1 samuel 29. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Were covering 43 chapters in 12 lessons 1 samuel 14 to 31, all of 2 samuel, plus 1 kings 12. In the new testament, the author of the gospel of luke incorporates portions of hannahs prayer in 1 samuel 2 into both the songs of mary and zechariah, who, like hannah, also rejoiced over the. In it he reveals himself and his glory for us to witness. In this and the following verse, david praises the fallen warriors. David receives an account of the death of saul and jonathan, ver. Most of 2 samuel is a history of the rule of king david. In this book we find the record of the reign of king david. Bible class book on 2 samuel \old testament\ keywords. First samuel is actually the first half of a single book that was divided into two parts, 1 and 2 samuel because together they were too. Im excited that youre joining this journey through the book of 1 samuel. Inductive bible study on the life of david from 2 samuel 11.
A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Yet the lord expressly allowed it as a chastisement against david. David is a man after gods own heart, but also a man who makes some colossal mistakes. Saul failed to do this and an amalekite brought a bitter end to his tragic life.
New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition the second of samuel 1. Jun 15, 2018 free bible lessons free bible lessons 15 life lessons from the book of 1 samuel 1 samuel bible study. Feb 05, 2015 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Inductive bible study on the life of david from 2 samuel 7.