Below is an outline for 2 Samuel. For an outline of both 1 and 2 Samuel, see Introduction to 1 Samuel: Outline.
Outline
XI. David’s Early Success (2 Sam 1:1—10:19)
A. David Hears of Saul’s Death (1:1–16)
B. David’s Lament for Saul and Jonathan (1:17–27)
C. David Anointed King Over Judah (2:1–7)
D. War Between the Houses of David and Saul (2:8—3:5)
E. Abner Goes Over to David (3:6–21)
F. Joab Murders Abner (3:22–39)
G. Ish-Bosheth Murdered (4:1–12)
H. David Becomes King Over Israel (5:1–5)
I. David Conquers Jerusalem (5:6–16)
J. David Defeats the Philistines (5:17–25)
K. The Ark Brought to Jerusalem (6:1–23)
L. God’s Promise to David (7:1–17)
M. David’s Prayer (7:18–29)
N. David’s Victories (8:1–14)
O. David’s Officials (8:15–18)
P. David and Mephibosheth (9:1–13)
Q. David Defeats the Ammonites (10:1–19)
XII. David’s Grievous Sins (11:1—12:31)
A. David and Bathsheba (11:1–27)
B. Nathan Rebukes David (12:1–31)
XIII. Later Years of David’s Rule (13:1—24:25)
A. Amnon and Tamar (13:1–22)
B. Absalom Kills Amnon (13:23–39)
C. Absalom Returns to Jerusalem (14:1–33)
D. Absalom’s Conspiracy (15:1–12)
E. David Flees (15:13–37)
F. David and Ziba (16:1–4)
G. Shimei Curses David (16:5–14)
H. The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai (16:15–23)
I. Hushai’s Advice Is Accepted (17:1–23)
J. Absalom’s Death (17:24—18:18)
K. David Mourns (18:19—19:8)
L. David Returns to Jerusalem (19:9–43)
M. Sheba Rebels Against David (20:1–22)
N. David’s Officials (20:23–26)
O. The Gibeonites Avenged (21:1–14)
P. Wars Against the Philistines (21:15–22)
Q. David’s Song of Praise (22:1–51)
R. David’s Last Words (23:1–7)
S. David’s Mighty Warriors (23:8–39)
T. David Enrolls the Fighting Men (24:1–17)
U. David Builds an Altar (24:18–25)