Book IntroductionThe books of 1st and 2nd Samuel record events from B.C. 1105 to 971, approximately 135 years of Israel's history.  First Samuel follows the transition from the time of the Judges, when everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes, to the time of kings.  First and Second Samuel were originally one book.  So, the break between them is man made.  First Samuel is primarily Saul’s reign and David’s rise to the throne.  Second Samuel is David’s reign and the throne passing to Solomon.From the beginning, when Israel wanted a king, God ordained Saul and surrounded him with godly men.  The Lord’s anointing was on him.  But Saul wasn’t obedient.  He failed to submit to the Lord.  In time, Samuel told Saul that the Lord had torn away the kingdom.  But Saul still reigned for 41 years before his tragic death.  The Lord had cleared the way.  There were no natural successors to the throne since all of Saul’s sons were killed with him.  As First Samuel ended, we saw the ascent of David to the throne and the slow, torturous fall of Saul.Second Samuel is the establishment of the throne of David by it won’t happen quickly and without some pain.   We’ll see the Davidic covenant, which has eternal implications. While it seemed like it took a long time for the Lord to move Saul out, it was God’s perfect timing. During this time, David had also been anointed and told he would rule. So David was learning patience and trust in the Lord. He was being prepared to serve God and the people as king.Saul was disobedient and didn’t have a heart for the Lord.  We see that David has a heart for the Lord, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t fail or fall into sin.  When he fails, he repents, sees his error, returns to the Lord, and renews his trust.  Second Samuel is the story of the good and the bad of David’s reign.    http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com The Report of Saul's DeathThe Song of the Bow http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=118918&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David anointed King of JudahIshbosheth made king of IsraelIsrael and Judah at war http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=119904&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Sons of DavidAbner Joins Forces with DavidJoab murders AbnerDavid's mourning for Abner http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=119905&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Ishbosheth is murdered http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=119906&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David Reigns over all of IsraelThe conquest of JerusalemThe Philistines defeated http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=121115&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Ark Brought to Jerusalem' http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=121116&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 God's Covenant with DavidDavid's thanksgiving to God http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=121117&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David's further conquestsDavid's administration http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=121118&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David's kindness to Mephibosheth http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128062&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Ammonites and Syrians Defeated http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128073&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David, Bathsheba and Uriah http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128078&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Nathan's parable and David's confessionThe death of David's sonSolomon is bornRabbah is captured http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128079&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Amnon and TamarAbsalom Murders AmnonAbsalom Flees to Geshur http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128919&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Absalom returns to JerusalemDavid Forgives Absalom http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128920&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Absalom's treasonDavid Escapes from Jerusalem http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128921&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Mephibosheth's servantShimei Curses DavidThe advice of Ahithophel http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=128922&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Advice of HushaiHushaai Warns David to Escape http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129678&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Absalom's Defeat and DeathDavid Hears of Absalom's DeathDavid's Mourning for Absalom http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129679&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David Returns to JerusalemDavid's Mercy to ShimeiDavid and Mephibosheth MeetDavid's Kindness to BarzillaiThe Quarrel about the King http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129680&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Rebellion of ShebaDavid's Government Officers http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129681&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David Avenges the GibeonitesPhilistine Giants Destroyed http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129682&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Praise for God's Deliverance http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=129683&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David's Last WordsDavid's Mighty Men http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=287237&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 David's Census of Israel and JudahThe Judgment of David's SinThe Altar on the Threshing Floor http://www.calvarychapelsweetwater.com/Old-Testament?articleid=287238&view=post&blogid=8306 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400