2 Samuel 20
Sheba Leads a Revolt 1 Now a man of wickedness was found there whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite. He blew the horn and said, “There…
2 Samuel 21
The Famine Brings Justice 1 There was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David inquired of Yahweh,and Yahweh said, “The bloodguilt is…
2 Samuel 22
The Victory Song of David 1 Then David spoke to Yahweh the words of this song,on the day Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from…
2 Samuel 23
David Extols Yahweh 1 These are the last words of David, the declaration of David the son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man exalted by the Most High,…
2 Samuel 24
David and the Census of the People 1 Again Yahweh was angry with Israel, and heincited David against them, saying, “Go count Israel and Judah.” 2 The king said to…
1 Kings 1
David’s Last Days 1 Now King David had become old, advanced in years,and they covered him with garments, but he was not warm. 2 His servants said to him, “Let…
1 Kings 2
David’s Instructions for Solomon 1 The days of David came near for him to die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 “I am about to go the way…
1 Kings 3
Solomon’s Walk with Yahweh 1 Solomon intermarried with Pharaoh the king of Egypt, and he took the daughter of Pharaoh and brought her to the city of David until he…
1 Kings 4
Solomon’s Wisdom: Political Administration 1 King Solomon was king over all Israel. 2 Now these are the officials who were his: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest. 3…
1 Kings 5
Solomon’s Wisdom: Architecture 1 Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him as king in place of his father, for Hiram…