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CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES

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Sharper Than A Sword

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II SAMUEL

This book is a continuation of the previous (I Samuel); it is only separated by the main subject. It is traditionally thought that Nathan and Gad actually penned this later portion of the book of Samuel, however, there is little internal evidence.

The main subject is the reign of David, first in Judah , and finally over the entire nation of Israel .

The book breaks down in three different periods:

• First Period.

Military Campaign:

I. Execution of the Amalekite who slew Saul – 1:2-16 .

II. David's lamentation for Saul and Jonathan – 1:17-27 .

III. David anointed king over Judah – 2:4 .

IV. Civil war between David and servants of Ishbosheth – 2:8-32 .

David's godliness:

I. Seeking Divine direction – 2:1.

II. Punishing the assassins of his rivals – 4:5-12 .

III. His discernment that his appointment over all Israel is of God – 5:1-12 .

IV. His understanding of Divine power in military success – 5:20 .

V. His enthusiasm for returning the ark – 6:1-5 .

VI. His desire to build a temple to Jehovah – Chap. 7-8 .

VII. Kindness to sons of Jonathan – Chap. 9 .

Middle Period.

I. His military successes – Chap.10 .

II. His sin and punishment.

• Tempted while at ease – 11:1-2 .

• Pollution of a humble home, murder of Uriah – Chap.11 .

• Divine judgment – 12:1-4 .

• Death of the babe – 12:15-19 .

• Corruption of his son Amnon – 13:1-20 .

• Rebellion of Absalom – Chap. 15-18 .

Final Period.

I. David's last years – Chap. 20-24 .

Choice Selections:

I. God's covenant with David (Messianic) – 7:1-17 .

II. David's generosity to Mephibosheth – Chap.9 .

III. Nathan's parable – 12:1-6 .

IV. David's Psalm of thanksgiving – Chap.22 .

Acts 13:22 -23 “And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, 'I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.' 23 From this man's seed, according to the promise, God raised up for Israel a Savior—Jesus”

Good Reading !