Samuel Bible Study Resources

Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament books of 1&2 Samuel

WitW Bible Studies:

1 Samuel: Path to Kingship

2 Samuel: David as King

The Rebellion of Absalom

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Jump to: Background; ** Maps; ** Encylopedia; ** Outlines ** Key Words; ** Commentaries; ** Articles; ** GotQuestions ** Next **

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Chronology

• c. 1100 BC Samuel born
• c. 1050 BC Saul anointed king
• c. 1040 BC David born
• c. 1025 BC David anointed as Saul’s successor (1 Sam 16:13)
• c. 1010 BC Saul dies
• c. 1003 David’s reign over Israel begins (2 Samuel 5)
• c. 991 BC Solomon born
• c. 970 BC David’s reign ends
• c. 930 BC Solomon dies

Genre: Understanding Narrative

Section 1: Background-Outlines

Background & Outlines

• Chart: Bible History at a glance
• Blue Letter Bible: Old Testament Timeline
• Chart: Saul’s Family Tree
• Chart: David’s Family Tree
• Bible Atlas: Jerusalem
• Jensen’s Survey of the Old Testament
• ESV Introduction to 1-2 Samuel
• ESV: Events of Samuel referenced in Psalms
• Hebrew Calendar
• Samuel quotes in the NT
• ESV: Journey of Ark of Covenant in 1–2 Samuel
• ESV: Fall of Saul and Rise of David in 1 Samuel
• ESV: Rise and Failure of David in 1–2 Samuel

1 Samuel

• Biblehub: 1 Samuel Chronology
• Ray C Stedman: Overview of the Book
• John MacArthur: Author, Date, Background
• ESV Global Message of 1 Samuel
• ESV Map: The setting of 1 Samuel
• NIV: Introduction to 1Samuel
• Biblehub: Timeline of 1Samuel

2 Samuel

• Biblehub: 2 Samuel Chronology
• Ray C Stedman: Overview of the Book
• John MacArthur: Author, Date, Background
• ESV Global Message of 2 Samuel
• ESV Map: The setting of 2 Samuel
• NIV: Introduction to Samuel
• Biblehub: Timeline of 1Samuel

Section 2: Maps

Maps from Bible-History.com

• David’s Flight
• Kingdom of Saul
• Shiloh
• David’s Judah
• David’s Kingdom
• Kingdom of David & Solomon

Maps from Studylight.org

• David’s Rise to Power
• David in Conquest of Canaan
• David’s Wars of Conquest
• Kingdom of David and Solomon
• The United Monarchy under Solomon (1)
• The United Monarchy under Solomon (2)
• Solomon’s Economic Enterprises
• Solomon’s Building Activities
• Solomon’s Temple
• Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon

Section 3: Encylopedias

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Books

• Samuel, First & Second, Theology of – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
• Samuel, Books of – Holman Bible Dictionary
• Samuel, Books of – Hastings Dictionary of the Bible
• Samuel, Books – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
• Samuel, Books of – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
• Samuel, Books of – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
• Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Samuel, books of
• Easton’s Bible Dictionary Samuel, Books of
• Fausset Bible Dictionary Samuel, the Books of
• Smith Bible Dictionary Samuel, Books of
• International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Samuel, Books of
• McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Samuel, First and Second Books Of.
• The Nuttall Encyclopedia Samuel, Books of
• The Jewish Encyclopedia Samuel, Books of

David

• David – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
• David – Hastings Dictionary of the Bible
• David – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
• Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology  Life of David – Theological Perspective
• David means “well-beloved” – Hitchcock’s Bible Names
• American Tract Society David
• Bridgeway Bible Dictionary David
• Easton’s Bible Dictionary David
• Fausset Bible Dictionary David
• Holman Bible Dictionary David
• Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible David
• Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT David David
• Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his services 
• Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his races
• Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in his vices 
• Whyte’s Bible Characters David – in His Virtues
• Wilson’s Bible Types David
• Watson’s Theological Dictionary David
• International Standard Bible Encyclopedia  David
• Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia David
• McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia  David

Samuel the prophet

• Samuel – Holman Bible Dictionary
• Samuel – Hastings Dictionary of the Bible
• Samuel – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
• Samuel – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
• Samuel– Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
• Samuel means “Heard of God, asked of God” – Hitchcock’s Bible Names

Samuel’s boyhood compared to Jesus; contrast with Eli’s sons

• 1 Samuel 1:28 – Luke 2:11
• 1 Samuel 2:11 – Luke 2:46
• 1 Samuel 2:21 – Luke 2:40
• 1 Samuel 2:26 – Luke 2:52

Samuel is: responsive (1 Samuel 3:10); The word of God is revealed to him (1 Sam 3:7); The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up (1 Samuel 3:19). The result is Samuel is recognized as a prophet by all Israel (1 Samuel 3:20). Samuel is a prophet (1 Samuel 3:7); priest (apprentice to Eli at Shiloh) and judge (1 Samuel 7:15).

Saul

• Saul means “demanded, lent, ditch, death” – Hitchcock’s Bible Names
• Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Saul, king of israel
• American Tract Society Saul
• Easton’s Bible Dictionary Saul
• Fausset Bible Dictionary Saul
• Holman Bible Dictionary Saul
• Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Saul
• Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT Saul
• Hawker’s Poor Man’s Dictionary Saul
• People’s Dictionary of the Bible Saul
• Smith Bible Dictionary Saul
• Whyte’s Bible Characters Saul
• Watson’s Theological Dictionary Saul
• International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Saul
• Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Saul
• McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Saul
• The Nuttall Encyclopedia Saul

King, Kingship

• King, Kingship – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
• King, Kingship – Holman Bible Dictionary
• King, Kingship – Hastings Dictionary of the Bible
• King, Kingship – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
• King, Kingdom– International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
• King, Kingship – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

ESV short notes on the main characters

• Hannah
• Eli
• Samuel
• Saul
• David
• Jonathan
• Abigail
• Abner
• Michal
• Nathan
• Absalom
• Joab
• Abishai

Section 4: Key Words

Key Words

1 Samuel: Ark (of the Lord, of God, of the covenant), judge (judged), king, Ichabod, Ebenezer, judge (judges), king, sin (sins, sinned), evil, Spirit of God (of the Lord), covenant, inquire (inquired).

2 Samuel: King, reigned, inquired, ark, covenant, before the Lord, inquired, evil (sinned, sin, iniquity), Spirit.

Section 5: Commentaries

Commentaries:

• Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel – Ligonier.org
• Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel – Tim Challies
• 1-2 Samuel Commentaries Reviews

1 Samuel

• 1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart by Dale Ralph Davis  (My favorite)
• Albert Barnes Notes on the Whole Bible: 1 Samuel
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Complete Commentary on the Bible: 1 Samuel
• Geneva Study Bible: 1 Samuel
• Reformation Study Bible Notes 1 Samuel
• Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 1 Samuel

2 Samuel

• 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity by Dale Ralph Davis (My favorite)
• Albert Barnes Notes on the Whole Bible: 2 Samuel
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Complete Commentary on the Bible: 2 Samuel
• Geneva Study Bible: 2 Samuel
• Reformation Study Bible Notes 2 Samuel
• Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 2 Samuel

Section 9: Outlines

Outline

• Samuel as the last judge (1 Samuel 7)
• The request for a King (1 Samuel 8)
• Political context: Philistine threat
• Theological problems of kingship: the motivating desire is to be like other nations; Samuel’s warning speech: 1 Samuel 8:10-22.

King as YHWH’s representative (1 Samuel 9-12)

• Solution: a king in covenant context, not a king “like the nations” have
• office of prophet constrains and directs kingship
• the king is divinely selected (1 Samuel 9:16)
• the king is brought to the prophet to be anointed ( 1 Samuel 10:1);
• the king is endowed with the Spirit for rule (1 Samuel 10:6-13);
• the king is made known to the people & his role defined (1 Samuel 10:17-27)
• the king is publicly attested by military victory (1 Samuel 11:1-13)
• The king is confirmed by the people (1 Samuel 11:15)

Transition from Saul to David (1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 4)

• Show’s Saul’s downfall after the Spirit left him.
• Shows David’s patience in waiting for God.
• Shows how God equipped David for his future rule as king.

David’s rule as king (2 Samuel 5-24)

• David’s anointing as king of all Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-4)
• Capture of Jerusalem and entry of the ark (2 Samuel 5:5-6:23)
• Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7; Psalm 89)
• Empire expands (2 Samuel 8-10)
• David’s failures (2 Samuel 11-12)
• David’s problems (2 Samuel 13-20)
• Theological commentary on story (2 Samuel 20-24)

Outline from Dale Ralph Davis

1 Samuel

Part 1—A Prophet from God’s Grace 1 Samuel 1–7

• Cradle and Kingdom—1 Samuel 1:1–2:10
• Judgment Begins at the House of God—1 Samuel 2:11–36
• Prophets Profit—1 Samuel 3:1–4:1a
• Rabbit-Foot Theology—1 Samuel 4:1b–22
• Arkeological Discoveries—1 Samuel 5:1–7:1
• New Mercies—1 Samuel 7:2–17

Part 2—A King in God’s Place 1 Samuel 8–14

• The King Thing—1 Samuel 8:1-22
• Lost and Found—1 Samuel 9:1–10:16
• A Lost King?—1 Samuel 10:17–27
• A Hopeful Beginning—1 Samuel 11:1-15
• Covenant—Accusing and Assuring—1 Samuel 12:1-25
• Tarnish on the Crown—1 Samuel 13:1-23
• Sad Success—1 Samuel 14:1-52

Part 3—A Man after God’s Heart 1 Samuel 15–31

• Rejecting the Chosen—1 Samuel 15:1-35
• Looking on the Heart—1 Samuel 16:1-23
• Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth—Thud!—1 Samuel 17:1-58
• The Shadow of the Almighty—1 Samuel 18:1-9:24
• How Do You Spell Security?—1 Samuel 20:1-42
• Desperation—1 Samuel 21:1–22:5
• Even Now Many Antichrists Have Come—1 Samuel 22:6–23
• The God Who Provides—1 Samuel 23:1-29
• This Is the Day! Or Is It?—1 Samuel 24:1-22
• Preventive Providence—1 Samuel 25:1-44
• The Spear Makes the Point—1 Samuel 26:1-25
• What Can a God-less Text Teach Us?—1 Samuel 27:1–28:2
• And It Was Night—1 Samuel 28:3–25
• Accepting the Philistines as Your Personal Savior—1 Samuel 29:1-11
• When the Bottom Drops Out—1 Samuel 30:1-31
• The End?—1 Samuel 31:1-13

2 Samuel

Part 1: A Man After God’s Heart – 2 Samuel 1-8

• Kingdom Principles – 2 Samuel 1:1-16
• Good Grief – 2 Samuel 1:17- 27
• A Tale of Two Kingdoms – 2 Samuel 2:1-11
• Promise Rules – 2 Samuel 2:12-3:39
• The Gore of Man Does Not Work the Righteousness of God – 2 Samuel 4:1-12
• Kingdom Collage – 2 Samuel 5:1-25
• The Terror and Ecstasy of God – 2 Samuel 6:1-23
• Getting to Know the Covenant God – 2 Samuel 7:1-17
• Sit Down and Stand on God’s Promise – 2 Samuel 7:18-29
• The Coming of the Kingdom – 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Part 2: A Servant Under God’s Rod – 2 Samuel 9-20

• Up With Covenant! – 2 Samuel 9:1-13
• Foreign Folly – 2 Samuel 10:1-19
• Flesh and Blood – 2 Samuel 11:1-27
• Grace Greater Than All Our Sin – 2 Samuel 12:1-31
• All in the Family – 2 Samuel 13:1-39
• The Manipulators – 2 Samuel 14:1-33
• Politics and Faith – 2 Samuel 15:1-37
• In the Presence of My Enemies – 2 Samuel 16:1-23
• His Kingdom Cannot Fail – 2 Samuel 17:1-29
• The Sad Triumph – 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8
• Welcome Home — Maybe – 2 Samuel 19:9-43
• No Surprises – 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Part 3: A Kingdom in God’s Hands – 2 Samuel 21-24

• The Cost of Covenant- breaking – 2 Samuel 21:1-14
• The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall – 2 Samuel 21:15-22
• Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares – 2 Samuel 22:1-51
• Last Words Look Forward – 2 Samuel 23:1-7
• Hail to the Chiefs – 2 Samuel 23:8-39
• Senseless Census – 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Section 6: Articles

Journal Articles

• Empowered by the Spirit of God- Holy Spirit in the Histographic Writings of the OT — D. Block
• Counterfeit Davids Davidic Restoration and the Architecture of 1–2 Kings — Peter J. Leithart
• The Case For Kingship In The Old Testament Narrative Books And The Psalms — D M. Howard
• Israelite Kings In Assyrian Inscriptions — Bryant G. Wood
• The Content And Significance Of The Books Of Samuel...– William J. Dumbrell
• David’s Rise And Saul’s Demise- Narrative Analogy In 1 Samuel 24-26 — Robert P. Gordon
• The Davidic Covenant — Michael A. Grisanti
• The sanctuary at Shiloh, and Samuel’s sleeping therein,” Journal of Biblical Literature 19.1 (1900): 29-33 – Loring W. Batten
• The Everlasting Covenant — D. F. Payne
• From Philistine to Throne (1 Samuel 16:14-18:16),” Australian Biblical Review 34 (1986): 35-41. Antony F. Campbel
• How Are the Mighty Fallen! A Study of 2 Samuel 1-17-27 — David L. Zapf
• David’s Transfer of the Ark according to Josephus — Christopher T. Begg
• David’s Second Sparing of Saul According to Josephus,” Tyndale Bulletin 48.1 (1997): 93-117. Christopher T. Begg
• The Return of the Ark according to Josephus,” Bulletin for Biblical Research 8 (1998): 15-37.  Christopher T. Begg
• David and Mephibosheth According to Josephus,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 36.2 (Autumn 1998): 165-182.  Christopher T. Begg
• Priest And King Or Priest-King In 1 Samuel 2-35 — Karl Deenick
• The Chronology Of Saul And David — Leslie McFall
• Could Saul Rule Forever? A New Look at 1 Samuel 13:13-14,” Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 5, article 16 (2005). Michael Avioz This article reconsiders the pericope in 1 Samuel 13:13-14, in which Samuel told Saul that had he been obedient to him, he and his dynasty would have ruled forever. These words are traditionally considered by scholars and interpreters as a later addition or as Samuel’s own interpretation of God’s oracles. Dr Avioz contests these views on the basis of historical and exegetical arguments.
• Saul, The Spiritist, and Samuel,” Grace Journal 11.1 (Winter 1970): 13-29. Thomas O. Figart
• ‘Play it again, Sam’ The Poetics of Narrative Repetition in 1 Samuel 1–7 — David G. Firth
• Shining the Lamp: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 5-24,” Tyndale Bulletin 52.2 (2001): 203-225 David G. Firth
• The Accession Narrative (1 Samuel 27 – 2 Samuel 1),” Tyndale Bulletin 58.1 (2007): 61-82 David G. Frith
• David’s Rise and Saul’s Demise: Narrative Analogy in 1 Samuel 24-26,” Tyndale Bulletin 31 (1980): 37-64 Robert P. Gordon
• Did Samuel Sin?” Grace Journal 11.2 (Spring 1970): 34-40. Peter Greenhow
• The Case for Kingship in Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets,” Westminster Theological Journal 52.1 (1990): 101-115. David M. Howard, Jr
• Reconsidering the Height of Goliath,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society48.4 (Dec. 2005): 701-714 J. Daniel Hays
• A Jonadab connection in the Absalom conspiracy,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 30.4 (Dec. 1987): 387-390. Andrew E. Hill
• The transfer of power from Saul to David in 1 Sam 16:13-14,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 32.4 (Dec. 1989): 473-483. David M. Howard Jr.
• Theology and art in the narrative of the Ammonite War (2 Samuel 10-12),” Grace Theological Journal 3.2 (Fall 1982): 193-205 John I. Lawlor
• Hannah: the receiver and giver of a great gift,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 40.2 (Autumn 2002): 207-217 Kenneth D. Mulzac
• The Role of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25,” Andrews University Seminary Studies 41.1 (Spring 2003): 45-53 Kenneth D. Mulzac
• 2 Samuel 20:8-10: a note for a commentary,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 24.3 (Sept. 1981): 209-210 Edward A. Neiderhiser
• Books of Samuel as a Study in Leadership,” Irish Biblical Studies 4.1 (Jan. 1982): 17-30. David F. Payne
• Estimates of the Character of David,” Irish Biblical Studies 6.2 (April 1984): 54-70 David F. Payne
• Apologetic Motifs in the Books of Samuel,” Vox Evangelica 23 (1993): 57-66 David F. Payne
• An Evil Spirit from the Lord’-Demonic Influence or Divine Instrument?” The Evangelical Quarterly 70.1 (Jan.-Mar. 1998): 3-22. [1 Samuel 16:14] Robin Routledge
• Exodus Motifs in First Samuel 7 and 8: a Brief Comment,” The Evangelical Quarterly 52.3 (Jul.-Sept. 1980): 130-131 J. Ernest Runions [1939-1989]
• The Discourse Structure of the Rape of Tamar (2 Samuel 13:1-22),” Vox Evangelica 20 (1990): 21-42 Jenny Smith
• Why has Yahweh Defeated us Today Before the Philistines?’ The Question of the Ark Narrative,” Tyndale Bulletin 51.1 (2000): 81-100.A. Stirrup
• How are the mighty fallen: a study of 2 Samuel 1:17-27,” Grace Theological Journal 5.1 (Spring 1984): 95-126 David L. Zapf
• 2 Kings 20:1-11 The Openness of God: Does Prayer Change God? (Hezekiah’s Prayer) – scroll down
• Preaching The David Story — Rolf A Jacobson
• 2 Samuel 8 — Robert M. Good
• Taking God At His Word (2 Samuel 7-1-29) — F. W. Tyler
• The Amalekite’s Report Of Saul’s Death- Political Intrigue Or Incompatible Sources– Bill T. Arnold
• Structure, Context And Meaning In The Samuel Conclusion (2 Sa. 21-24) — Herbert H. Klement

Section 7: Got Questions

GotQuestions.org

1 Samuel

• Book of 1 Samuel – Bible Survey
• What should we learn from the life of Hannah?
• What should we learn from the life of David?
• How could David be considered a man after God’s own heart? 
• What should we learn from the life of Samuel?
• What should we learn from the life of King Saul?
• Who was Jonathan in the Bible?
• Who was King Saul in the Bible?
• Was King Saul saved?
• Who were the Philistines?
• 1 Samuel 1:1–8 Who was Elkanah in the Bible? 
• 1 Samuel 1 What is the story of Hannah and Samuel?
• 1 Samuel 1:3 What does the Bible mean when it calls God the “LORD of hosts?
• 1 Samuel 1-4 Who was Eli in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 2:8-28 What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
• 1 Samuel 2:12 Who were Hophni and Phinehas?
• 1 Samuel 3:1–10 How can we recognize the voice of God? (See also Does God still speak to us today?)
• 1 Samuel 4, 7, 14, 17, 31 Why were the Philistines and the Israelites always at war?
• 1 Samuel 4:1–11 Who was Amminadab in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 4:18 What is the significance of a city gate in the Bible? 
• 1 Samuel 4:21 What does the term “Ichabod” mean in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 5 Who was Dagon in the Bible? 
• 1 Samuel 5 What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with?
• 1 Samuel 7 What does the term Ebenezer mean in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 7:14 Who were the Amorites?
• 1 Samuel 7:16 What is the significance of high places in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 8:5-8 Was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king?
• 1 Samuel 9:9 What was a prophet in the Old Testament?  (See also How many prophets are in the Bible? )
• 1 Samuel 13 Why was it wrong for Saul to offer a sacrifice?
• 1 Samuel 13:3 Who was Amnon in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 14:37-45 What were the Urim and Thummim? 
• 1 Samuel 14:49.  Who was Michal in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 14:50 Who was Abner in the Bible? 
• 1 Samuel 15:2-3 Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites?
• 1 Samuel 15:2–3 Who were the Amalekites? (See also Exodus 17:8-16 Commentary) 
• 1 Samuel 15:22 Why is obedience better than sacrifice? (See also What does the Bible say about rebellion?)
• 1 Samuel 15:27 What is a mantle in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 16:1 Who was Jesse in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 16:14–23 What does the Bible say about music?
• 1 Samuel 16:22-23 What does it mean that Saul is also among the prophets?
• 1 Samuel 17 What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
• 1 Samuel 17:4ff How tall was Goliath?
• 1 Samuel 17 Are there beheadings recorded in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 17:40 Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
• 1 Sameul 17 Who killed Goliath, David or Elhanan?
• 1 Samuel 17:12–14 Does the Bible mention David’s mother?
• 1 Samuel 18-19 How many wives did King David have?
• 1 Samuel 18:1-5 What was the relationship between David and Jonathan? (See also Symbolism of Covenant Between Jonathan and David)
• 1 Samuel 18:1KJV What does the Bible say about soul ties?
• 1 Samuel 18:20-28 What is the story of David and Michal?
• 1 Samuel 19:13, 16 Why did people keep family idols?
• 1 Samuel 19:18-24 What was the school of prophets?
• 1 Samuel 21:1–6 What was the bread of the Presence (Exodus 25:30)?
• 1 Samuel 21:7 Who was Doeg the Edomite?
• 1 Samuel 22 What was the Cave of Adullam?
• 1 Samuel 22:5 Who was Gad the seer?
• 1 Sameul 25 Who was Abigail in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 25 What is the story of David and Nabal?
• 1 Samuel 26:10–11 Why was David so loyal to Saul after everything Saul had done to him?
• 1 Samuel 27:5–6 What is the significance of Ziklag in the Bible?
• 1 Samuel 28:7-20 Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead? See also What is a medium? and What is a séance?
• 1 Samuel 31:4, 2 Samuel 1:10 Why are there contradictory accounts regarding the death of Saul in 1 and 2 Samuel?
• 1 Samuel 31:10 Who was Asherah / Ashtoreth?

2 Samuel

• Book of 2 Samuel – Bible Survey
• Why are there contradictory accounts regarding the death of Saul in 1 and 2 Samuel?
• What is the story of Abner and Joab?
• What is the story of David and Ish-bosheth?
• What should we learn from the life of David?
• How many wives did King David have?
• Why is Jerusalem known as the City of David?
• What is the story of David and Bathsheba?
• Who was Nathan in the Bible?
• What is the story of David and Nathan?
• Who was Absalom?
• Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn’t David punish Amnon?
• Why was God so angry at David for taking the census?
• How could David be considered a man after God’s own heart?
• Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
• Who were the mighty men of David?
• What is the Davidic covenant?
• Who was Mephibosheth?

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