10. 2 Samuel

  • 10. 2 Samuel (The Choice: Vol.1)

    David (as King) Category: Repentance, restraint & enduring discipline Could avoid: Hide his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah.“David sent someone to find out about her… and he slept with her.” (2 Samuel 11:3–4)Cross-Refs: Numbers 32:23; James 1:15. Chose: Confessed when confronted by Nathan.“Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned…

  • 10. 2 Samuel (The Choice: Vol.2)

    David’s Sin with Bathsheba Category: Failure of purity & kingship duty Could endure: Lead his army, remain faithful to God’s law.“In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab… but David remained in Jerusalem.” (2 Samuel 11:1)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 17:17; Psalm 101:2–3. Chose wrongly: Slept…

  • 2 Samuel (Bible Translation History)

    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of 2 Samuel provided access to the narrative of David’s reign, his rise to power, and his covenant relationship with God. It was pivotal for early Christian theology, especially in highlighting the messianic…

  • 10. 2 Samuel (Bible Summary)

    The book of 2 Samuel focuses on the consolidation of David’s kingship over Israel, highlighting both his successes and his personal failures. Here’s a structured summary of its chapters: 1. David’s Lament over Saul and Jonathan (ch. 1) 2. David Becomes King over Judah (chs. 2–4) 3. David Becomes King…

  • 10. 2 Samuel (Bible Overview)

    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Samuel – named after the prophet Samuel, whose influence shaped Israel’s transition to monarchy. Originally part of a single scroll with 1 Samuel, it was divided for length in the Septuagint.• Definition: A historical and theological account focusing on King David’s…

  • 10. 2 Samuel (Prefiguring Jesus) 

    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of 2 Samuel 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian…