1 & 2 Samuel

Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Samuel

1. Hannah's Vow and Samuel's Birth 1 Sam 1:1-20

2. Samuel's Dedication and Hannah's Song 1 Sam 1:21-2:11

3. Eli's Failure and Samuel's Favor 1 Sam 2:12-26

4. Eli's Fall and Samuel's Call 1 Sam 2:27–4:1a

5. Philistine Victories and the Loss of the Ark 1 Sam 4:1b-22

6. The Hand of God and the Hands of Dagon 1 Sam 5:1-12

7. The Return of the Ark and a Mixed Reception 1 Sam 6:1–7:1

8. Israel Repents and the Philistines Fall 1 Sam 7:2-17

9. The People's Request and Samuel's Warning 1 Sam 8:1-22

10. Saul's Search and a Secret Anointing 1 Sam 9:1–10:16

11. A Public Proclamation and Immediate Danger 1 Sam 10:17-27a

12. Saul's First Victory and the Kingship Confirmed 1 Sam 10:27b–11:15

13. Samuel's Soliloquy 1 Sam 12:1-25

14. Crossed Boundaries and a Cross Priest 1 Sam 13:1-22

15. A Courageous Son and His Rash Father 1 Sam 13:23–14:52

16. Saul's Rebellion and Samuel's Regret 1 Sam 15:1-35

17. Young David, the Anointed 1 Sam 16:1-13

18. Sweet David, the Musician 1 Sam 16:14-23

19. Shepherd Boy David, the Giant's Killer 1 Sam 17:1-58

20. David in Danger--In Saul's Court 1 Sam 18:1-20:42

21. David and the Priests of Nob 1 Sam 21:1-9

22. David Travels, and the Priests of Nob Pay for It 1 Sam 21:10–22:23

23. Saul Hunts David, and the Tables Are Turned 1 Sam 23:1–24:22

24. Nabal's Folly and David's Prize 1 Sam 25:1-44

25. Saul Keeps Hunting, and David Keeps Winning 1 Sam 26:1-25

26. Achish's Protection and David's Deception 1 Sam 27:1–28:2

27. Saul's Distress and Samuel's Ghost 1 Sam 28:3-25

28. Philistine Aid and Amalekite Trouble 1 Sam 29:1–30:31

29. Saul's Last Battle and an Honorable Death 1 Sam 31:1-13

2 Samuel

1. David Mourns for Saul and Jonathan 2 Sam 1:1-27

2. A New King Who Respects the Old 2 Sam 2:1-7

3. A Rival King and His Fierce General 2 Sam 2:8-32

4. Life and Death 2 Sam 3:1-39

5. Ishbaal Dies, but David Is Innocent 2 Sam 4:1-12

6. David: King of All Israel 2 Sam 5:1-16

7. David Defeats the Philistines 2 Sam 5:17-25

8. The City of David and the City of God 2 Sam 6:1-23

9. A House for God and a House for David 2 Sam 7:1-29

10 The Establishment of the Empire 2 Sam 8:1-18

11. David Shows Loyalty to Saul's House 2 Sam 9:1-13

12. David Shows Loyalty--and a Sword--to Ammon 2 Sam 10:1-19

13. David Commits Adultery 2 Sam 11:1-27

14. Nathan Confronts the King 2 Sam 12:1-15a

15. A Death, a Birth, and a Victory 2 Sam 12:15b-31

16. Rape, Revenge, and Exile 2 Sam 13:1-39

17. Joab's Love for Father and Son 2 Sam 14:1-33

18. A False Vow and a Threatening Conspiracy 2 Sam 15:1-12

19. David's Retreat from Jerusalem 2 Sam 15:13-16:14

20. Absalom's Triumph 2 Sam 16:15-17:23

21. David's Victory and Grief 2 Sam 17:24-19:8a

22. David Returns to Jerusalem, but Not in Triumph 2 Sam 19:8b-43

23. David Deals with Internal Dissent 2 Sam 20:1-26

24. David Deals with a Famine and the Philistines 2 Sam 21:1-22

25. David's Psalm of Praise 2 Sam 22:1-51

26. David's Last Words 2 Sam 23:1-7

27. David's Mighty Men 2 Sam 23:8-39

28. David's Mistake and God's Judgment 2 Sam 24:1-25

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

1 Samuel Index of Sidebars

2 Samuel Index of Sidebars

Index of Scriptures

Index of Topics