For a general account of both, see the preface to the first book of samuel. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Read 2 samuel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 2 samuel. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. Ten thoughtprovoking lessons include historical insights, word origins, life applications, discussion questions, and a leaders. First and second samuel were originally one book in the hebrew canon but were divided by the translators of the septuagint. It is generally allowed that this book comprehends a period of forty years, from about a. One of absaloms first actions in his attempt to take davids throne was to lie publicly with the kings concubines, thus exercising the prerogative that always belonged to a new king 2 samuel 16. May 20, 2015 friends, im excited to announce that my new commentary on 2 samuel is now available. The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. Originally, 2 samuel was called 2 kings, as it is in the latin vulgate. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications.
Introduction to 1 samuel blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel and. Again the anger of the lord was aroused against israel, and he moved david against them to say, go, number israel and judah. David tastes triumph and trial in the book of 2 samuel. In this volume, the entire text of the 2 samuel is commented with notes of each chapter. It records how david became king of all israel after the death of saul.
May 21, 2011 summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. We had in the foregoing book an account of his designation to the government, and his struggles with saul. Study 2 samuel using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. These words are immediately connected with 1 samuel 31, and the following words, when david was returned, refer to 1 samuel 30. Originally this and the preceding made but one book, and they have been. The book of 2 samuel continues to show us the virtue of humility, the destructiveness of pride, and the faithfulness of gods promise. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bible old testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. The prophet samuel was already deceased before the events recorded in 2 samuel. Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book.
Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 samuel. Also the millennial lordship of the messiah is prophetically pointed to. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After the death of saul, david unifies the twelve tribes as their king. The septuagint, the greek version of the bible, first divided these books into two parts. Belief a theological commentary on the bible 9780664232498 by david h. Bible clarke 2 samuel 1 2 samuel 1 clarkes commentary. Introduction to the second book of samuel, otherwise called the second book of the kings. Read 2 samuel commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. 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. Second book of samuel, otherwise called, the second book of the kings ch. Book of 2 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
The volume is part of the brazos theological commentary series, and journeys versebyverse through the colorful book of 2 samuel, highlighting three major themes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 and 2 samuel the niv application commentary book 19. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. David had abode two days in ziklag which, it appears from this, the amalekites had not so burned down that david and his men could not lodge in it. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 samuel. This series is an excellent companion text for bible study leaders and for individual use. Jan 24, 2012 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. While samuel was the main character in the first book hence its name, david will dominate the pages of the second book of samuel. The books of kings, which follow, will carry on the story through to the exile. Although volume 3 of the expositors bible commentary contains commentaries on deuteronomy 2 samuel, youngbloods work on samuel. As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the hebrew bible.
As in the books of judges the apostasy of israel in its responsibility is first described. Gods noncompetitive transcendence, the play between divine and nondivine causality, and the role of. Commentary on 2 samuel 9 by matthew henry blue letter bible. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. In the close of the foregoing book with which this is connected as a. Read 2 samuel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The narrative of the closing chapters of the first book is continued without any break. Book of 2 samuel john gills exposition of the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of 1 samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel and more. Davis guzik commentary on 2 samuel 1, where david mourns the death of saul and jonathan and. 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.
The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. We shouldnt think that this is a missing book of the bible. And bade them teach the children of judah among whom he now was, and over whom he first reigned. Book of 2 samuel matthew henry bible commentary complete. This fascinating study offers an indepth look at the inauguration of the davidic dynasty in ancient israel and shows how it reflects gods cosmic reign. Absalom, the kings son, lived near the king and was therefore a neighbor. The decay in the house of eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david had returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had stayed two days in ziklag, on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust. Gods noncompetitive transcendence, the play between divine and nondivine causality, and the role of old testament kingship. David makes jerusalem the political and religious centre of israel 2 samuel 5. The history of gods chosen people was included in the bible so that we could use their actions both right and wrong as examples of what. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david had returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had stayed two days in ziklag, on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. Best commentaries and books on 2 samuel logos bible software.
The book of 2 samuel begins with david being made king of judah and then walks through his reignincluding his defeat of the philistines, his sins of adultery and murder, and the threats. Building off his monumental commentary on 1 samuel, andrew steinmann continues his work on this single hebrew book with concordia commentary. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings. A free bible version and commentary on the book of 2 samuel in easyenglish. This book is the history of the reign of king david. With his clothes rent as the manner of deep mourners was. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. The division of the books is purely artificial, and did not exist in the original hebrew text. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We see david succeed and fail, and we see gods promise for a future king at the beginning and end of the story. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of 2 samuel. Friends, im excited to announce that my new commentary on 2 samuel is now available. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in.
Along with the rest of the deuteronomistic history, the books of samuel become an object lesson for biblical israel as it tries to reestablish its religious identity after the destruction of jerusalem and the loss of its homeland 587586 b. 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. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. The book of jasher see the marginal reference note. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Scripture and commentary on the same page bible text highlighted in bold explanation of complicated passages important facts are identified to expand understanding of bible times and help apply passages to life today maps and charts. Study 2 samuel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. What keeps us coming back to faith, he says, is its stories. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Study 2 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. When therefore the writer of 2 samuel ransferred this dirge from the book of jasher to his own pages, he transferred it, as we might do any of the psalms, with its title.
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