David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, that David remained two days…

David Made King over Judah 1 Then it came about afterwards that David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah?” And…

The House of David Strengthened 1 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house…

Ish-bosheth Murdered 1 Now when Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was disturbed. 2 Saul’s sonhadtwo men who were commanders…

David King over All Israel 1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Previously, when…

Peril in Moving the Ark 1 Now David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 And David arose and went with all the people who were…

David Plans to Build a Temple 1 Now it came about when the king lived in his house, and the Lordhad given him rest on every side from all his…

David’s Triumphs 1 Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the…

David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 1 Then David said, “Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there…

Ammon and Aram Defeated 1 Now it happened afterwards that the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son became king in his place. 2 Then David said, “I…