The Ammonites Refuse David’s Loyal Love 1 Afterwards the king of the Ammonites died,and his son Hanun ruled in his place. 2 David said, “I will show loyal love with…

David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba 1 It came about in the spring,at the time kingsgo out, David sent Joab and his servants with him and all of Israel. They ravaged…

Nathan Reproves David 1 So Yahweh sent Nathan to David, and he came to him and said, “Two men were in a certain city; one was rich and the other…

Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar 1 It happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David fell…

Joab Plots to Reconcile David with Absalom 1 Joab the son of Zeruiah realized that the mind of the king was on Absalom. 2 So Joab sent to Tekoa and…

Absalom Leads a Rebellion 1 It happened afterward that Absalom made himself a chariot with horses and fifty men running before him. 2 Absalom used to rise early in the…

Ziba Brings Provisions 1 Now David passed a little from beyond the summit, and suddenly Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him with a pair of saddled…

Hushai Frustrates the Counsel of Ahithophel 1 Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will set out and pursue after David tonight. 2…

Absalom Dies in Battle 1 Then David mustered the people who were with him, and he appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent forth…

King David Weeps for Absalom 1 And it was told to Joab that the king was weeping and he mourned over Absalom, 2 so the victory turned to mourning on…