TheWay Bible2 Samuel KJV
Old Testament · 24 chapters · 695 verses · about 1 hour and 43 minutes to read
David is made king over all Israel, brings the ark to Jerusalem, and receives the promise of an everlasting throne. His sin with Bathsheba is forgiven, but its consequences run through the rest of his house.
Author: Not named; traditionally Nathan and GadTraditionally dated about 950 BCTheme: the reign of David
Chapters
Outline of 2 Samuel
Key verses
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
Well-known verses in 2 Samuel
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
How long 2 Samuel is
Chapters: 24Verses: 695Words: about 20,599Read in: about 1 hour and 43 minutesLongest chapter: 2 Samuel 22 (51 verses)
2 Samuel is the 10th book of the Bible and the 10th of the Old Testament, between 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of 2 Samuel?
Not named; traditionally Nathan and Gad.
When was 2 Samuel written?
It is traditionally dated about 950 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
David is made king over all Israel, brings the ark to Jerusalem, and receives the promise of an everlasting throne. His sin with Bathsheba is forgiven, but its consequences run through the rest of his house.
How long is 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel has 24 chapters and 695 verses in the King James Version — about 20,599 words.
How long does it take to read 2 Samuel?
about 1 hour and 43 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in 2 Samuel?
24.
How many verses are in 2 Samuel?
695.
What is the longest chapter in 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel 22, with 51 verses. The shortest is 2 Samuel 4, with 12.
Where is 2 Samuel in the Bible?
2 Samuel is the 10th book of the Bible and the 10th of the Old Testament, between 1 Samuel and 1 Kings.
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