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

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 1 David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalahin Judah to bring…

God’s Promise to David 1 After the king was settled in his palace and theLordhad given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the…

David’s Victories 1 In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines. 2 David also defeated…

David and Mephibosheth 1 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a…

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

David and Bathsheba 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They…

Nathan Rebukes David 1 TheLordsent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. 2…

Amnon and Tamar 1 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. 2 Amnon became so…

Absalom Returns to Jerusalem 1 Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom. 2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoa and had a wise woman brought…