2 Kings

24 chapters

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1. 1David hearing that Saul and Jonathas are slain, 11. mourneth with all his family, weeping and fasting. 13. causeth him to be slain who affirmed that he had killed king Saul. 18. He traineth up archers. 19. and inviteth also all Israel to mourn.
2. 2David is received and anointed King of Juda. 5. He commendeth those of Jabes Galaad, which had buried Saul. 8. Isboseth the son of Saul reigneth over the rest of Israel. 12. whereby riseth sharp War between Abner and Joab, chief captains of the two kings. 30. Many more are slain of Abner's party than of Joab's.
3. 3Abner's forces daily decay, David increaseth in power, and hath many sons. 7. Abner upon occasion of a slander breaketh from Isboseth, and serveth David, bringing Michol to him, and much people of Israel. 23. Joab of emulation and revenge killeth Abner. 28. for which David is offended with Joab, 31. and mourneth for Abner.
4. 4Baana and Rechab secretly kill Isboseth, bring his head to David. 9. who condemning their fact, putteth them to death.
5. 5With general consent David is anointed king of all Israel. 7. He taketh the tower of Sion in Jerusalem, destroying the Jebusites. 9. buildeth there a new house: 13. marrieth more wives, and hath more children. 17. The Philistines rising against him are overthrown: 22. also the second time.
6. 6With great solemnity David bringeth the Ark of God from Abinadab's house. 6. Oza for touching it is suddenly slain. 9. whereupon David fearing to bring it to his own house, leaveth it in the house of Obededom three months, 11. then fetcheth it, dancing before it, though Michol scorn his devotion. 17. He offereth sacrifices, distributeth gifts, blesseth the people. 23. And Michol is barren.
7. 7David's good purpose to build a Temple is deferred by God's appointment, 12. With promise that his son shall perform it, and be established in the kingdom. 18. For all which he rendereth thanks to God.
8. 8Divers nations and countries to which Israel paid tribute, are subdued by David, and pay tribute to Israel. 16. Chief officers are mentioned.
9. 9Miphiboseth a lame son of Jonathas is graciously released by David: 9. giving to his use the revenues and inheritance of Saul.
10. 10Hanon king of Ammon for evil entreating David's men, sent unto him of courtesy, 7. is justly plagued, with his confederates. 15. Also the second time they are overthrown by David.
11. 11David overcome with concupiscence committeth adultery with Bethsabee: 6. not finding other means to hide the crime, causeth her husband Urias to be slain. 27. Then marrieth her, she beareth a son, and God is offended.
12. 12Nathan the prophet by a parable induceth David to condemn himself of great sin, 7. blameth and threateneth him for the same. 13. But upon his confession denounceth remission of his sin, with reservation of temporal punishment, 15. the death of the child. 24. Bethsabee beareth another son, who is called Salomon. 26. The city of Rabbath is taken, and a rich crown with great prey.
13. 13Amnon ravisheth Thamar. 10. For which Absalom killeth him. 27. and flieth into Gessur.
14. 14Joab suborning a woman first to propose the suit by a parable, 21. obtaineth pardon for Absalom. 24. but so that he appeareth not in the king's presence. 25. He is exceeding fair, hath three sons and one daughter. 29. Joab refusing to deal further for his free release, Absalom burneth his corn. 31. Then Joab procureth his access to the king.
15. 15Absalom getteth favour of the people, 7. and conspireth in Hebron against his father. 14. Who fleeing. 19. with difficulty permitteth & hath a stranger to go with him: 24. but sendeth Sadoc, and other priests and Levites: with the ark back into the city. 31. Sendeth Chusai to defeat Achitophel's counsel.
16. 16Siba bringing victuals obtaineth (by false suggestion) his master Miphiboseth's inheritance. 5. Semei curseth, and throweth stones at the king, who nevertheless forbiddeth to kill him. 15. Absalom entereth into Jerusalem, 16. entertaineth Chusai, 20. and by Achitophel's advice lieth with his father's concubines.
17. 17Achitophel counselleth Absalom presently to assail his father with forces, 7. Chusai persuadeth the contrary, 15. and secretly advertiseth the king thereof. 23. Achitophel hangeth himself. 25. Absalom appointeth Amasa general of his army. 27. Other friends bring victuals to the king's camp.
18. 18King David disposeth his army in three parts, giving special charge to save Absalom alive. 9. Whom nevertheless (hanging by the hairs of his head in an oak) Joab killeth: 16. and saveth the common people. 19. Which David understanding greatly bewaileth Absalom.
19. 19David moved by Joab's admonition, 8. ceaseth mourning for Absalom, and reconcileth the rebels. 13. Semei is pardoned. 14. Miphiboseth cleereth himself of his servant's false suggestion. 32. Berzellai is courteously entreated. 40. The other tribes contend with Juda for their affection to the king.
20. 20Seba raiseth rebellion, is pursued by Joab, (10. Who in the way treacherously killeth Amasa,) 13. Abela is besieged, because Seba saveth himself there. 20. but his head being cut off and cast over the wall to Joab, the army departeth, 23. Chief men in office are mentioned.
21. 21Famine oppressing Israel three years, for the sin of Saul against the Gabaonites, 6. seven of Saul's race (7. Miphiboseth saved) are crucified. 12. Their bones with Saul's and Jonathas' are buried in the Land of Benjamin. 15. David hath four great battles and victories against the Philistines.
22. 22King David's Canticle of thanksgiving, for his deliverance from all enemies: 44. With a prophecy of the rejection of the Jews, and vocation of the Gentiles.
23. 23The last words of David concerning reward of the good, 6. and punishment of the bad. 8. A Catalogue of David's valiant men.
24. 24For David's sin in numbering the people, 11. three sorts of punishments are proposed to his election: 14. Which he chooseth the plague, and seventy thousand die in three days. 16. God sheweth mercy. 17. David prayeth. 18. buildeth an altar, 25. and the plague ceaseth.