Bible Survey #25 - 2 Samuel

God's Chosen King

The Lord chose Saul to be the anointed king in Israel, but even while Saul was still alive, it became very clear that God had a second, better king that He had chosen, David the son of Jesse. Once Saul died in war, David honored him, and began to consolidate his lawful authority according to the Lord's plan.

Second Samuel gives us the history of this great man, showing us where he went wrong, and how he responded to the Lord's discipline. Most of all, God reveals to us His promise to bring forth a descendant of David who will be an eternal king. This promise has been fulfilled in the great King of God's kingdom, Jesus Christ.

The sufferings of David were substantial. His adultery and murder led to consequences and disorder in his household. These matters are treated in depth in this volume, where we learn about Bathsheba, Tamar, Amnon, and Absolom.

Such losses are presented within a background of David as the man after God's own heart. This king is a great leader of men. He is able to follow God in ways that many of His followers do not understand or appreciate. He loves the worship of the true God. Even His moment of pride at the end of His life leads to the identification of the place where God's temple will be built.

The son of Jesse chosen by the Lord

Must learn true greatness by the hand of God.

Through sin and loss God's mercy still is found

and God will given a Son who will endure.