Together the two books of samuel explain israels transition from loosely associated tribes led by local judges to a unified. Second samuel includes some of the most wellknown and theologically layered episodes in the old testament, such as the lords establishment of an eternal covenant with david, davids sin with bathsheba, and the subsequent account of absaloms rebellion. The second book of samuel niv audio holy bible high. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of 2 samuel my church my history my favorite broadcasters my favorite speakers my favorite sermons my favorite videos my favorite series. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. David is a man after gods own heart, but also a man who makes some colossal mistakes. The two books, which were originally one, are principally concerned with the origin and early history of the monarchy of ancient israel. Together, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the hebrew bible. The second book of samuel records the highlights of davids reign, first over the territory of judah, and finally over the entire nation of israel. The book of 2 samuel kjv audio bible full by alexander. The holy bible book 10 2 samuel kjv dramatized audio. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. This summary of the book of 2 samuel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 samuel.
The books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel were originally a single scroll, but were separated in the greek translation to the septuagint and were then treated as two books in the christian bible. Click on a lesson below and the audio file will open in a new page. But david has, in fact, no legitimate claim to the kingship. In this book we find the record of the reign of king david. Who wrote the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel answers. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second samuel in his audio message from. The books were probably written soon after the end of his reign. The author or authors of 1 and 2 samuel are not known. They are the first two of four books of kings in the latin vulgate. This dramatized audio version of 2 samuel in the niv brings the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of gods word. Second samuel picks up the narration where 1 samuel left off and serves as a transition from the reign of saul to the reign of david. This 19 part series looks at the bible book of 2 samuel. Though named after its main character, the prophet samuel, the book does not claim an author. These chapters recount a collection of events that took place at different points in davids life.
Were covering 43 chapters in 12 lessons 1 samuel 14 to 31, all of 2 samuel, plus 1 kings 1 2. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the. In this second part of an ambitious twovolume commentary on the books of samuel, david toshio tsumura elucidates the rich text of 2. The fully orchestrated background enriches the text reading and enhances the total experience. The content of 2 samuel deals with the life and reign of king david and could have been entitled the book of david. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Many moons ago, in a time of great darkness, madonna said that she was a material girl in a material worldand, many moons before that, king david was a deuteronomistic guy in a deutoronomistic world. As a result, well move more quickly over much of the narrative material, but slow down when it comes to key events and important spiritual lessons. His lament over the deaths of saul and of jonathan 2 samuel 1.
This is the holy book of 2 samuel, known as the second book of samuel, otherwise called the second book of the kings. David was initially acclaimed king at hebron by the tribe of judah chs. Books of samuel, two old testament books that, along with deuteronomy, joshua, judges, and 1 and 2 kings, belong to the tradition of deuteronomic history first committed to writing about 550 bc, during the babylonian exile. Published on aug 25, 2015 the 2nd book of samuel 2 samuel from the holy bible new international version niv book 10 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio. The two books of samuel were classified as one in the jewish canon. The prophet samuel was already deceased before the events recorded in 2 samuel.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. The books of samuel and kings form a basic foundational study in the old testament. And they told david, saying, that the men of jabeshgilead were they that buried saul. Whereas the book of first samuel shows israels transition from gods authority to sauls irresponsible rule, second samuel documents the transition back to godhonoring leadership under david david was anointed king of israel by god, and is a picture of the true messiah gods anointed one. Dramatized audio bible new international version, niv. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings. It traces the ascension of david to the throne, his climactic sins of adultery and.
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