Introduction to

2 Samuel

See Introduction to 1 Samuel.

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)