Neither will i offer that which doth cost me nothing for this would be both dishonourable to god, as if i thought him not worthy of a costly sacrifice, and a disparagement to myself, as if i were unable or unwilling to offer a sacrifice of my own goods. 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. We draw very near to the conclusion of 2 samuel which in the hebrew bible is really just samuel, since 1 and 2 samuel were one book. Though the books end, it is not the end of davids life. This was true of david when as a shepherd lad he killed goliath with nothing but a sling and faith in god. Chapters 21 24 form an appendix to the books of samuel. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in continue reading bible study.
The second book of samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of david. The chiastic arrangement of 2 sam 2124 signifies that it is not just a. The lord said, it is on account of saul and his bloodstained house. A bible text and commentary on the book of ruth, written in level a easyenglish 1200 words. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 21, where david gives the gibeonites men of saul descendants, so they could executed justice for sauls massacre to. J vernon mcgee teaches through the whole bible in a way that you can easily understand. The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. Verses 29 and the king said to joab the captain of the host, who was with him, go now to and fro through all the tribes of israel, from dan even to beersheba, and number ye the people, that i may know the sum of the people. A theological reflection on israels kingship scielo.
While samuel was the main character in the first book hence its name, david will dominate the pages of the second book of samuel. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary bergen, robert d. We have noticed a very flagrant instance before in 2 samuel 5. May 21, 2011 summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. David becomes king and conquers jerusalem 2 samuel 25. Read 2 samuel 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. No commentary is offered here as to whether or not davids decision was according to gods will. Israels first king or download in rtf format a bible text and commentary on the book of 1 samuel.
How people feel about ambition is plain in the way they say, im a gogetter in a tone of pride and selfsatisfaction. According to jewish tradition in the talmud samuel was author of chapters 1 24 of the first book which are the records of his time. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 to do and what not to do. Instead of giving anything specific on that chapter, though, that section of the book talks about ii samuel 21, 22, 23 and 24 as one whole, and those are very different chapters with different stories and unique, unrelated focuses. This is one of the many cases of untrustworthiness in the renderings of the authorized version. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 samuel.
According to jewish tradition in the talmud samuel was author of chapters 124 of the first book which are the records of his time. Bible class book on 2 samuel \old testament\ keywords. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. 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. It records how david became king of all israel after the death of saul. The object of these mistranslations is always the same, namely, to remove some verbal discrepancy in the hebrew text. Gad and nathan the prophets are considered to be the authors of chapters 2531 and the whole of the second book of samuel. Again the anger of the lord was aroused against israel, and he moved david against them to say, go, number israel and judah. David went down with his men to fight against the philistines, and he became exhausted. Sometimes we win great spiritual victories or reach a seemingly unattainable goal without the help of a friend or companion. Davids down in the dumps over the deaths of saul and jonathan, lamenting and writing a pretty catchy if sad song about it.
The prophet samuel was already deceased before the events recorded in 2 samuel. Gods judgments often look a great way back, which requires us to do so, when we are under his rebukes. Praise, deliverance, and the reason for deliverance. Many people greatly admire this expression of selfwill. The date of the events of this chapter is uncertain. This closing section of the books of samuel is usually treated as an appendix.
Commentary on 2 samuel 21 2 samuel 21 24 english standard version esv david avenges the gibeonites. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. As 2 samuel begins, the dust is settling after the big battle between saul and the philistines. I incline to think that they happened as they are here placed, after absaloms and shebas rebellion, and towards the latter end of davids reign. Study 2 samuel 22 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This song, which is found with scarcely any material variation as psalm 18, and with the words of this first verse for its title, belongs to the early part of davids reign when he was recently established upon the throne of all israel, and when his final triumph over the house of saul, and over the pagan nations 2 samuel 22. Building off his monumental commentary on 1 samuel, andrew steinmann continues his work on this single hebrew book with concordia commentary.
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 content of 2 samuel deals with the life and reign of king david and could have been entitled the book of david. Some of the problems and questions that confront us in this chapter are undoubtedly due to the imperfection of the text as it has come down to us. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. A famine taking place three successive years in israel, david inquired of the lord the cause. The best explanation is that satan prompted king david and is the he of 2 samuel 24.
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. Yet the lord expressly allowed it as a chastisement against david. We have already seen that the book of jasher 2 samuel 1. David inquires of the gibeonites what atonement they require, and they answer, seven sons of saul, that they may hang them up in gibeah, 2 samuel 21. Davids remarkable life, insights, and achievements inspire us today. It contains a song of thanksgiving attributed to king david which corresponds to psalm 18. Then david spoke to the lord the words of this song, on the day when the lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. The books of samuel, 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. And the lord answered, it is for saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the gibeonites.
This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 24 and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 and 2 samuel the niv application commentary book 19. I would have loved a list of all the lessons we can glean from the story of davids sinful census in ii samuel 24. David strengthens himself in the lord 1 samuel 292 samuel 1 101. Verses 2 9 and the king said to joab the captain of the host, who was with him, go now to and fro through all the tribes of israel, from dan even to beersheba, and number ye the people, that i may know the sum of the people. This final summary of the book of samuel presents a fitting conclusion to the whole book and what it has been all about.