2 Samuel Movement
David’s Rise and Consolidation 2 Samuel 1:1–10:19
Gives readers the constructive foundation of the book: the Lord establishes David’s kingdom through patient legitimacy, worship-centered rule, covenant promise, and mercy.
Ordered Pericopes
Reading Path
Follow the movement in order, or begin at a specific pericope in the canonical 2 Samuel reader.
- 2SA-001 David Learns of the Deaths of Saul and Jonathan 1:1–1:16
- 2SA-002 David’s Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17–1:27
- 2SA-003 David Is Anointed King over Judah 2:1–2:7
- 2SA-004 David’s Army Clashes with Saul’s Army 2:8–3:5
- 2SA-005 Abner Defects to David’s Camp 3:6–3:21
- 2SA-006 Abner Is Killed 3:22–3:39
- 2SA-007 Ish-Bosheth Is Killed 4:1–4:12
- 2SA-008 David Is Anointed King over All Israel 5:1–5:5
- 2SA-009 David Captures Jerusalem 5:6–5:16
- 2SA-010 David Defeats the Philistines 5:17–5:25
- 2SA-011 David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem 6:1–6:23
- 2SA-012 The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David 7:1–7:17
- 2SA-013 David Offers a Prayer to the Lord 7:18–7:29
- 2SA-014 David Subjugates Surrounding Nations 8:1–8:15
- 2SA-015 David’s Officials 8:16–8:18
- 2SA-016 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1–9:13
- 2SA-017 David and the Ammonites 10:1–10:19