Second Book of Samuel
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. ..Introduction. By Samuel to record the history of David’s reign, demonstrate effective leadership under God, reveal that one person can make a difference, show the personal qualities that please God, depict David as an ideal leader of an imperfect kingdom, and foreshadow Christ who will be the ideal leader of a new and perfect kingdom.
. ..Themes. Kingdom Growth, Personal Greatness, Justice, Consequences of Sin, and Feet of Clay.
. ..Outline. See Samuel I.
. ..Application. See Samuel I.
. ..Timeline. David made king of Judah in 1011 and king of Israel 1005. The story of David and Bathsheba in 990. Solomon is born in 990. Absalom dies in 985.
Introduction. 23:20 – The purpose was to record the history of David’s reign. To demonstrate effective leadership under God. To reveal that one person can make a difference. To show the personal qualities that please God. To depict David as an ideal leader of an imperfect kingdom and foreshadow Christ who will be the ideal leader of a new and perfect kingdom.
Themes. 24:05 – There are five major theological themes. (i) Kingdom Growth. Under David’s leadership, his kingdom grew rapidly. With growth came many changes from tribal independence to centralized government. From the leadership of judges to a monarchy. From decentralized worship to worship at Jerusalem. (ii) Personal Greatness. David’s personal popularity and influence increased greatly. He realized that the Lord was behind his success because he wanted to pour out his kindness of Israel. David regarded God’s interest as more important than his own. (iii) Justice. King David showered justice and mercy and fairness to Saul’s family, his enemies, rebels, allies, and close friends alike. His just rule was grounded in his faith in God. God’s perfect moral nature is a standard for justice. (iv) The Consequences of Sin. David abandoned his purpose as leader and king in time of war. His desire for prosperity and ease led him from triumph to trouble. Because David committed adultery with Bathsheba he experienced consequences of his sin that ruined both his family and the nation. (v) Feet of Clay. David not only sinned with Bathsheba; he murdered an innocent man. He neglected to discipline his sons when they got involved in rape and murder. This great hero lack character in some of his most important personal decisions. The man of iron had feet of clay.
Outline. 26:35 – See I Samuel. These were discussed together.
Application. 26:55 – See I Samuel. These were also discussed together.
Timeline. 27:05 – David was made king of Judah in c. 1011 BC. David was made king of Israel in c. 1005 BC. The story of David and Bathsheba in c. 990 BC. The birth of Solomon in c. 990 BC. The death of Absalom in c. 985 BC.
28:10 – In the 12th chapter, “you are the man” is in the bible. It has an impact and very strong meaning. Nathan went to David to tell him a story that got David upset. In response to David’s anger, Nathan basically told David that David had struck down Uriah the Hittite with a sword and took Uriah’s wife to be his own. This was Nathan’s way of telling David that God was very displeased and angry with David. David had Uriah killed so that he could have Bathsheba for his own.
Seay, William. 2019. Old Testament Theology [MP3]. Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS). Camilla, GA: ATS
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