Bathsheba, David’s Great Sin 1 Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go outto battle,that David sent Joab and his servants with him and all Israel,…

Nathan Rebukes David 1 Then the Lordsent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other…

Amnon and Tamar 1 Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved…

The Woman of Tekoa 1 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heartwas inclinedtoward Absalom. 2 So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from…

Absalom’s Conspiracy 1 Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. 2 Absalom used to rise…

Ziba, a False Servant 1 Now when David had passed a little beyond the summit, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and…

Hushai’s Counsel 1 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose 12,000 men that I may arise and pursue David tonight. 2 I will come upon him while he…

Absalom Slain 1 Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent the people out, one…

Joab Reproves David’s Lament 1 Then it was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.” 2 The victory that day was turned to mourning for all…

Sheba’s Revolt 1 Now a worthless fellow happened to be there whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite; and he blew the trumpet and said, “We have…