Introduction to 2Samuel
Name: 2Samuel
Division: Old Testament
Category: History
Purpose:
To record the history of David’s reign
To demonstrate effective leadership under God
To reveal that one person can make a difference
To show the personal qualities that please God
To depict David as an ideal leader of an imperfect kingdom, and to foreshadow Christ, who will be the ideal leader of a new and perfect kingdom (chapter 7)
Book No in BIBLE: 10
In Old Testament: 10
In History: 5
No. of Chapters: 24
No. of Verses: 695
Author: Nathan son Zabud
Date Written: Approx. 930 BC
Place of Writing: Jerusalem
History Covered:1003 – 980 BC
Audience: People of Israel
2Samuel Statistics
Based on its weight of 24 Chapters its share among the chapters of the BIBLE, Old Testament and History. Move your mouse pointer over the bar on the right hand side to get the values.
Total chapters in BIBLE:1189
Total chapters in OT: 929
Total chapters in History: 249
- % of 2Samuel
Key Verse
And David realized that the LORD had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel (5:12)
Key People
David
Joab
Bathsheba
Nathan
Absalom
Key Places
Hebron
Jerusalem
Gath
Moab
Edom
Rabbah
Mahanaim
Forest of ephra
Abel beth Maac