1 An Amalekite bringeth to David the news of the Israelites' defeat, and chargeth himself with Saul's death. 11 David and his men mourn thereat. 13 The Amalekite is slain by David's command. 17 David's lamentation over Saul and Jonathan.
1 By God's direction David goeth up with his company to Hebron, where he is made king over Judah. 5 He commendeth the men of Jabesh-gilead for their kindness to Saul. 8 Abner maketh Ish-bosheth king over Israel. 12 A deadly skirmish between twelve of Abner's men and twelve of Joab's bringeth on a battle, wherein the men of Israel are worsted. 18 Asahel refusing to desist from pursuing Abner is slain by him. 25 At Abner's motion Joab soundeth a retreat. 30 The loss in the action. 32 Asahel's burial.
1 During the course of the war David still groweth stronger. 2 The six sons which were born to him in Hebron. 6 Abner, offended by Ish-bosheth, threateneth to revolt to David; 12 to whom he sendeth to offer his service. 13 David refuseth to treat, till he hath first received back his wife Michal; who on his demand is restored to him. 17 Abner having communed with the Israelites goeth to David, by whom he is feasted, and sent away in peace. 22 Joab returning from battle is displeased with the king, and following Abner murdereth him treacherously. 28 David curseth Joab, 31 and mourneth for Abner.
1 The Israelites are troubled at Abner's death. 2 Baanah and Rechab murder Ish-bosheth, and bring his head to David to Hebron. 9 David causeth them to be put to death, and Ish-bosheth's head to be buried.
1 The tribes come to Hebron, and anoint David king over Israel. 4 His age and reign. 6 He taketh Zion from the Jebusites, and, fixing his residence there, calleth it the city of David. 11 Hiram sendeth him timber and workmen to build him a house. 13 Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem. 17 David directed by God smiteth the Philistines at Baal-perazim, 22 and again at the mulberry trees.
1 David fetcheth the ark from Kirjath-jearim on a new cart. 6 Uzzah offering to lay hold on it is smitten dead; on which account the ark being carried into Obed-edom's house bringeth a blessing with it. 12 David bringeth it into Zion, sacrificing and dancing before it, for which Michal despiseth him. 17 He placeth it in a tabernacle with sacrifices and feasting. 20 Michal reproving David for his religious joy is childless to her death.
1 Nathan, first approving David's purpose to build God an house, 4 afterward by the word of the Lord forbiddeth it, but with assurance of favour, 12 and a promise of especial blessings in his seed. 18 David's prayer and thanksgiving.
1 David subdueth the Philistines, and maketh the Moabites tributary. 3 He smiteth Hadadezer and the Syrians. 9 Toi king of Hamath sendeth his son with presents to bless David; who dedicateth the presents, and the spoil which he had taken, to God. 14 He putteth garrisons in Edom. 15 His good reign; a list of his principal officers.
1 David upon enquiry is informed by Ziba of Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan; 5 whom he sendeth for, 7 and kindly entertaineth at his table for Jonathan's sake: 9 he restoreth him all the family possessions of Saul, and maketh Ziba his farmer.
1 David's ambassadors, sent to comfort Hanun for his father's death, are disgracefully treated. 6 The Ammonites strengthened by the Syrians are overcome by Joab and Abishai. 15 Hadarezer sendeth a new army of Syrians under Shobach, which is defeated by David, and their general slain; whereupon the kings who were subject to Syria become servants to Israel.
1 While Joab besiegeth Rabbah, 2 David committeth adultery with Uriah's wife. 5 Bath-sheba conceiveth; David sendeth for Uriah from the army, who cometh to David, but refuseth to go down to his house. 14 He carrieth to Joab a letter requiring his death, is exposed in the front of the battle, and slain. 18 Joab sendeth the news of it to David. 22 The messenger's report, and David's answer. 26 David taketh Bath-sheba to wife, who beareth a son.
1 Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causeth David to pass sentence upon himself. 7 Nathan applieth the parable to David; who humbleth himself, and is pardoned. 15 The newborn child being stricken of God, David mourneth and prayeth for him while living, but taketh comfort after he is dead. 24 Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah. 26 Rabbah is taken by David, and the people thereof tortured.
1 Amnon, in love with Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigneth sickness: 6 Tamar attending him at his request, he ravisheth her: 15 he hateth her, and turneth her out of his house: 19 she retireth in grief to her brother Absalom's house. 21 David is wroth, but Absalom concealeth his resentment. 23 Absalom inviteth his brethren to a sheepshearing feast, 28 where Amnon is murdered by Absalom's command. 30 David, alarmed with tidings that all his sons were slain, is told the truth of the matter by Jonadab, whose report is confirmed by the coming of the young men. 37 Absalom fleeth to Geshur; David longeth after him.
1 Joab instructeth a woman of Tekoah, and sendeth her to the king. 4 She entertaineth the king with a feigned tale, the intent of which is to obtain leave for Absalom's return. 21 Joab is sent to fetch him, but he is not allowed to see the king. 25 Absalom's beauty; 27 his children. 28 After two years he getteth admittance to the king by Joab's means.
1 Absalom by fair speeches and courtesies stealeth the hearts of the men of Israel. 7 Under pretence of a vow he obtaineth leave to go to Hebron: 10 where he formeth a dangerous conspiracy. 13 Upon the news David fleeth from Jerusalem: 19 Ittai, though a stranger, will not leave him. 24 Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark. 30 David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping. 31 He prayeth God to defeat Ahithophel's counsel. 32 Hushai is sent back with instructions how to act for David's service.
1 Ziba by presents and false suggestions obtaineth his master's inheritance. 5 Shimei curseth David at Bahurim. 9 David's patience and forbearance. 15 Hushai insinuateth himself into Absalom's counsels. 20 By Ahithophel's counsel Absalom openly goeth in to his father's concubines.
1 Ahithophel's counsel is defeated by Hushai's according to God's appointment. 15 Hushai sendeth intelligence secretly to David, who in haste passeth over Jordan. 23 Ahithophel hangeth himself. 25 Amasa is made captain of Absalom's host. 27 David's friends furnish him with provisions at Mahanaim.
1 David, having mustered his troops under three principal leaders, giveth them a strict charge not to hurt Absalom. 6 The men of Israel are smitten in the wood of Ephraim. 9 Absalom hanging by the hair of his head in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit. 18 Absalom's place. 19 Ahimaaz and Cushi carry tidings to David, 33 who mourneth for Absalom.
1 Joab by threats forceth David to cease mourning. 9 The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back. 11 David sendeth to the priests to incite the men of Judah. 16 Shimei making submission is pardoned. 24 Mephibosheth cometh to meet David, and complaineth of his servant's treachery; half his land is restored to him. 31 Barzillai attendeth the king over Jordan, and is gratefully dismissed; Chimham is received into the king's family. 41 The men of Israel expostulate with the men of Judah for not calling them to take part in bringing back the king.
1 Sheba revolteth with the men of Israel. 3 David on his return to Jerusalem shutteth up his ten concubines for life. 4 Amasa, made captain of the host, is slain by Joab. 14 Joab pursueth Sheba to Abel. 16 By the persuasions of a wise woman Sheba's head is thrown over the wall, and the city saved. 23 David's great officers.
1 The three years' famine on account of the Gibeonites ceaseth upon hanging seven of Saul's sons. 10 Rizpah's care for their dead bodies. 12 David burieth their bones with those of Saul and Jonathan in the sepulchre of Kish. 15 In four battles against the Philistines four of David's mighty men slay four giants.
David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's mighty deliverances and manifold blessings.
1 David's last words, setting forth the happiness and confidence of the just man, and the different state of the wicked. 8 A catalogue of David's mighty men.
1 David forceth Joab to number the people. 5 The captains after nine months and twenty days deliver in the number to the king. 10 David repenteth, and, being obliged to choose one plague out of three named to him, fixeth on three days' pestilence. 15 After the death of seventy thousand in Israel, at David's humble suit the angel is stayed from destroying Jerusalem. 18 By God's direction David purchaseth Araunah's threshingfloor; and having sacrificed there, the plague ceaseth.