BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 24 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 24 2 Samuel 24 (Listen) David’s Census 24:1 Again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go, number Israel… Arrogantly and foolishly, David imposes a census on Israel and Judah. As punishment for this sinful action, the Lord sends a pestilence on the land. David builds an altar and offers a sacrifice to the Lord, and the Lord ends the plague.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 23 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 23 2 Samuel 23 (Listen) The Last Words of David 23:1 Now these are the last words of David:   The oracle of David, the son of Jesse,    the oracle… With his last words, David prophesies the eternal covenant of God, which will see its fulfillment in the reign of Jesus, the Messiah. The mighty men who were loyal to David are memorialized.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 22 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 22 2 Samuel 22 (Listen) David’s Song of Deliverance 22:1 And David spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day when the LORD delivered… All of his enemies defeated, David memorializes the deliverance of the Lord in song. David attributes all of his success to the providence of the Lord. Ultimately the kingdom of David will be established in the reign of Jesus, the Messiah.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 21 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 21 2 Samuel 21 (Listen) David Avenges the Gibeonites 21:1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David… David avenges the Gibeonites by permitting them to kill seven descendants of Saul. David and the army of Israel defeat the Philistines in battle.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 20 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 20 2 Samuel 20 (Listen) The Rebellion of Sheba 20:1 Now there happened to be there a worthless man, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a… In order to reclaim his throne, David must suppress a rebellion among the northern tribes of Israel.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 19 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 19 2 Samuel 19 (Listen) Joab Rebukes David 19:1 It was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the victory that day was… Joab urges David to stop mourning his enemy and to accept the victory. David returns to Jerusalem and forgives those who have rebelled against him with Absalom.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 18 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 18 2 Samuel 18 (Listen) Absalom Killed 18:1 Then David mustered the men who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.… Joab and his men kill Absalom. David is deeply saddened by the death of his son.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 17 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 17 2 Samuel 17 (Listen) Hushai Saves David 17:1 Moreover, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight.… Hushai uses his position with Absalom to protect David.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 16 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 16 2 Samuel 16 (Listen) David and Ziba 16:1 When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple… Ziba bears false witness against his master, Mephibosheth, in order to find favor with David. David bears the cursing of Shimei. Absalom comes to Jerusalem. Hushai pledges loyalty to Absalom in order to serve as a spy for David.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 15 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 15 2 Samuel 15 (Listen) Absalom’s Conspiracy 15:1 After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 And Absalom used to… Absalom conspires against David in order to claim the throne for himself. David and his loyal servants flee Jerusalem.