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The Back to the Bible Beginning to End Reading Plan

Today's reading 2Samuel 1-3
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Samuel 1; 2Samuel 2; 2Samuel 3

2 Samuel 1
In verse 1-15, A messenger who was an Amakelite came to give David the news of Saul's death. David hears of Saul's death. (2Samuel 1.4-12; 1Samuel 31.1-13; 1Chronicles 10.1-12). The Amakleite lied to David because he expected David to reard him. David, instead ordered his death. He had still viewed Saul as the Lord's anointed (verse 14) . He had all the opportunities to kill Saul but he had not, instead he left it in God's hand. In verse 17-26, He mourned over Saul and his good friend Jonathan.

Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 1

2Samuel 2
David, after waiting for many years, waiting on God instead of seizing an opportune moment, finally became king over Judah. We need to learn to wait upon God for thiongs to happen in our lives instead of making them happen with our efforts.



There was a civil war between the Houses of David and Saul (2Samuel 2.8-3.5)
In verse 8 Abner made Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, king in Israel (The other 11 tribes).

OT Gateway Links on 1 and 2 Samuel
Introduction to 2 Samuel by Malik
Malik Argument of 2Samuel
Deffinbaugh: A Study of 2 Samuel
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Pink on the Life of David
Spurgeon on 2Samuel
Biblebb.com Website

Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 2
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 2 more

In 2 Samuel 3
The sons born to David are listed in 1Samuel 3.2-5; 1Chronicles 3.1-4.

Abner goes over to David (v. 6-21) and Joab murders Abner (v. 22-38)

Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 3 more


2 Samuel 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel


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