Chapter Outline for 2 Samuel

1. David Informed Mourns for Saul and Jonathan
2. David Made King over Judah; Ish-Bosheth Rules over Israel
3. House of David Strengthened; Joab murders Abner
4. The Murder of Ish-bosheth
5. David Becomes King over All Israel Defeats the Philistines
6. The Ark Is Brought to Jerusalem
7. David Plans a Temple; David's Prayer
8. David Defeats the Philistines Moabites Syrians
9. David by Ziba Sends for Mephibosheth
10. David Defeats Ammon and Aram
11. David and Bathsheba
12. Nathan Rebukes David; Solomon Born
13. Amnon and Tamar; Amnom Killed by Absalom
14. The Widow of Tekoa; Absalom Recalled
15. Absalom's Conspiracy; David Flees Jerusalem
16. David and Ziba; Shimei Curses David; Absalom Enters Jerusalem
17. Hushai's Warning Saves David
18. Absalom Slain by Joab; David Mourns
19. Joab Causes David to Cease His Mourning; David Restored
20. Sheba Rebels; Joab Kills Amasa; Revolt Ended
21. The Gibeonites Avenged; Battles with the Philistines
22. David's Song of Deliverance
23. David's Last Song
24. The Census Taken; David Builds an Altar