Old Testament • 24 Chapters • 695 Verses
Second Samuel records David's reign as king, his victories, his sin with Bathsheba, and the consequences that follow within his family.
God extends grace despite David's failures.
Sin brings painful consequences even when forgiven.
The book of 2 Samuel does not name its author, and no tradition assigns it confidently to one writer. It sits in the Old Testament and was preserved by the community that received it.
2 Samuel has 24 chapters and 695 verses. Every chapter is linked on this page and available in six translations.
Second Samuel records David's reign as king, his victories, his sin with Bathsheba, and the consequences that follow within his family.
The recurring themes in 2 Samuel are Grace and Consequences. Each is explained in the themes section above with the passages where it surfaces.
2 Samuel is in the Old Testament, and runs to 24 chapters. You can read it here chapter by chapter, or compare any verse across six translations.