1 The fighting between the forces supporting Saul’s family and those supporting David went on for a long time. As David became stronger and stronger, his opponents became weaker and…

Ishbosheth Is Murdered 1 When Saul’s son Ishbosheth heard that Abner had been killed in Hebron, he was afraid, and all the people of Israel were alarmed. 2 Ishbosheth had…

David Becomes King of Israel and Judah 1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and said to him, “We are your own flesh and blood….

The Covenant Box Is Brought to Jerusalem 1 Once more David called together the best soldiers in Israel, a total of thirty thousand men, 2 and led them to Baalahin…

Nathan’s Message to David 1 King David was settled in his palace, and the Lord kept him safe from all his enemies. 2 Then the king said to the prophet…

David’s Military Victories 1 Some time later King David attacked the Philistines again, defeated them, and ended their control over the land. 2 Then he defeated the Moabites. He made…

David and Mephibosheth 1 One day David asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family? If there is, I would like to show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake.” 2 There…

David Defeats the Ammonites and the Syrians 1 Some time later King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son Hanun became king. 2 King David said, “I must show loyal…

David and Bathsheba 1 The following spring, at the time of the year when kings usually go to war, David sent out Joab with his officers and the Israelite army;…

Nathan’s Message and David’s Repentance 1 The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to David. Nathan went to him and said, “There were two men who lived in the same town;…