The second king in

the United Kingdom

Old-Testament Survey:The Reign of David

• David receives news of the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. He mourns. (2 Samuel 1:19-27)

• He goes to Hebron where the tribe of Judah appoints him to be their king. (2 Samuel 1-7)

• Saul’s captain, Abner, appoints Ish-bosheth as king over Israel. (2 Samuel 2:8-11)

• War erupts. Ish-bosheth is slain and David rules all Israel. (2 Samuel 5:1-5)

David and Ish-bosheth

• David enjoys continued military success. (2 Samuel 5:6-20) The capital moves to Jerusalem, where the royal palace is built.

• David decides to move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. They use the wrong mode of transportation. (2 Samuel 6:1-10)

• The Ark stays at Obed-edom’s house for three months; is then brought back (correctly) by the Levite priests. (2 Samuel 6:11-15)

• Michal despises David; therefore, she would have no children. (2 Samuel 6:16-23)

David the King

• David was richly blessed, and he wanted to build a temple for God. (2 Samuel 7:1-7)

• David would not be allowed to build the temple, but God gave prophecies concerning him.(2 Samuel 7:12-17)

• In his old age God would allow David to set aside gold and silver for the house, which Solomon would build. (2 Samuel 7:18-29)

• David expands the kingdom of Israel.(2 Samuel 8-10)

David Desires to Build a Temple

• One evening while in the royal palace, David sees a beautiful woman (Bathsheba) bathing. (2 Samuel 11:1,2)

• Bathsheba is with child, and David’s seeks to cover his sins. (2 Samuel 11:5-25)

• David marries Bathsheba. (2 Samuel 11:26,27)

• God sends Nathan the prophet with a story for David. (2 Samuel 12:1-12)

David Commits Adultery

• David repents of his sins. (2 Samuel 12:13,14)

• He receives two punishments.– The child conceived would die.– The sword would never depart from his

house. (2 Samuel 12:14-23)

• David’s prayer for mercy. (Psalm 51)

• David and Bathsheba have another son—Solomon. (2 Samuel 12:24,25)

David’s Punishment

• Amnon, David oldest son fell in love with Tamar, his half sister. (2 Samuel 13:1-20)

• Two years later, Absalom murdered his brother, Amnon. (2 Samuel 13:21-36)

• David banished Absalom from the kingdom. (2 Samuel 13:37-39)

• Joab interceded to reconcile Absalom and David. (2 Samuel 14:1-24)

• Absalom prepared a chariot and greeted the Israelites at the gate, turning their hearts to himself. (2 Samuel 14:25—15:6)

Moral Decay in David’s House

• Absalom steals the hearts of the people and rebels against David. (2 Samuel 15:7-37)

• When Absalom takes Jerusalem, he publicly commits fornication with David’s wives. (2 Samuel 16:15-23)

• David’s forces fight with Absalom’s forces, and Absalom is defeated. (2 Samuel 17:18—18:5)

• Joab kills Absalom and ends the rebellion. (2 Samuel 18:-6-18)

Absalom’s Rebellion

• David, overwhelmed with grief, forgets his own soldiers! (2 Samuel 19:1-7)

• David returns to Jerusalem and does not punish those involved in the rebellion. (2 Samuel 19:8-23)

• Other tribes charge David with favoring Judah—Sheba killed. (2 Samuel 20)

• Three years of famine in Israel. Divine judgment because of Saul’s mistreatment of the Gibeonites. (2 Samuel 21) Seven of Saul’s descendants are killed, ending the famine.

Later Years

• Contrary to God’s will, David numbered Israel’s fighting men. (2 Samuel 24)

• David had to choose one of three punishments:– Seven years of famine– Flee before his enemies for 3 months– 3 days of pestilence from God

• David chose the last of the three, and 70,000 Jews died. (2 Samuel 24:14-16)

David Numbers Israel

• David pleads with God to show mercy on the people because of his sin. (2 Samuel 24:17)

• He is instructed to build an altar and offer sacrifice to God. (2 Samuel 24:18,19)

• David would not offer to the Lord that “which cost him nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:20-25)

David Worships God

• David organized part (30 men) of his military in special forces known for their heroism.

• David divided the Levites into 24 courses to serve in the Temple, appointed singers for the Temple, set aside doorkeepers, along with civil and religious officers to serve Israel.

• He was a king after “God’s own heart.” (Acts 13:22)

David’s Other Works