David Becomes King Over Israel 1 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, even while Saul…

Warriors Join David 1 These were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the…

Bringing Back the Ark 1 David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel,…

David’s House and Family 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace for him. 2 And David…

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 1 After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a…

Ministering Before the Ark 1 They brought the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they presented burnt offerings and fellowship…

God’s Promise to David 1 After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark…

David’s Victories 1 In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its surrounding villages from the control of the Philistines. 2…

David Defeats the Ammonites 1 In the course of time, Nahash king of the Ammonites died, and his son succeeded him as king. 2 David thought, “I will show kindness…

The Capture of Rabbah 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. He laid waste the land of the…