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II Samuel Chapter 2

THE PROPHETS

II SAMUEL

SHMUEL II

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 2

II Samuel Chapter 2 Showing that Even at Times of Distress Righteous People Remains Righteous in Observing G-d’s Commandments Not Otherwise

Verses 5 and 6 on Honoring The Dead

Sadly, the Greek book – New Testament teaches the opposite:

Let the dead bury their own dead!

Matt. 8:22 and Lk. 9:60

“David and Ish-bosheth — Son of Saul”
“David on Those Who Buried Saul”

It happened after this that David inquired of Hashem, saying, “Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah?”
And Hashem answered him, “Go up!” David then asked, “To where shall I go up?” And He responded, “To Hebron.”
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The men of Judah came and there they anointed David as king of the House of Judah. It was told to David, saying, “[It was] the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”
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So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you to Hashem for you have performed this act of kindness for your lord, Saul, for you have buried him.
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So now, may Hashem perform acts of kindness and truth for you. I, too, shall repay you for this benevolence, because you have done this deed.
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Now Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-bosheth son of Saul and brought him across to Mahanaim, and made him king over Gilead, over the Asherite, over Jezreel, over Ephraim, over Benjamin and over all of Israel.
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Ish-bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he reigned over Israel, and he reigned for two years. (However, the House of Judah was loyal to David;
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A very intense battle ensued on that day and Abner was defeated along with the men of Israel, by the servants of David.
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The three sons of Zeruiah were there — Joab, Abishai and Asahel. …
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Joab thus withdrew from pursuing Abner and gathered together all the people. There were missing from David’s subjects nineteen men and Asahel.
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But David’s subjects had slain [many] of Benjamin and Abner’s men; three hundred and sixty men died.
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1 And it was after this, that David enquired of the Lord saying, “Shall I go up into one of the cities of Judah?” And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” Said David, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.”
2 And David went up there, and also his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
3 And his men who were with him David brought up, each man and his household, and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
4 And the men of Judah came and there anointed David as king over the house of Judah, and they told David saying, that the men of Jabesh- Gilead buried Saul.
5 And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-Gilead and said to them, “Blessed be you to the Lord that you have performed this kindness with your lord with Saul, that you buried him.
6 “And now, may the Lord do with you kindness and truth, and also I shall requite you this kindness, that you have done this thing.
7 “And now, let your hands be strong, and be valiant, for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”
8 And Abner the son of Ner, the general of Saul’s army, took Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, and brought him over to Mahanaim.
9 And he made him king over Gilead and over the Ashurites and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
10 Ish- bosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years, but the house of Judah were after David.
11 And the length of time which David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah, was seven years and six months.
12 And Abner the son of Ner and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul went out of Mahanaim to Gibeon.
13 And Joab the son of Zeruiah and David’s servants went out and met together by the pool of Gibeon, and they sat down, these on one side of the pool and these on the other side of the pool.
14 And Abner said to Joab, “Let the boys get up now and play before us,” and Joab said, “Let them get up.”
15 And they got up and passed in number, twelve of Benjamin and of Ish-bosheth, and twelve of David’s servants.
16 And each one took hold of his fellow’s head and his sword was thrust in his fellow’s side, and they fell together. And he called that place ‘the territory of those slain by the sharp swords’ which is in Gibeon.
17 And the battle was very sore on that day and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before David’s servants.
18 And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel. And Asahel was as light of foot as one of the deer which are in the field.
19 And Asahel pursued Abner and did not turn to go to the right or to the left from after Abner.
20 And Abner turned around and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” and he said, “It is I”.
21 And Abner said to him, “Turn you aside to your right or to your left, and take you hold of one of the boys and take to yourself his clothing.” But Asahel did not want to turn aside from following him.
22 And Abner continued further to say to Asahel, “Turn you aside from following me. Why shall I strike you to the ground? And how will I hold up my face to Joab your brother?”
23 And he refused to turn aside and Abner struck him with the back end of the spear under the fifth [rib], and the spear came out from behind him and he fell there and died in his place, and it was that everyone who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still.
24 And Joab and Abishai pursued Abner; and the sun set when they came to the hill of Ammah which is before Giah by the way of the desert of Gibeon.
25 And the sons of Benjamin gathered after Abner and became one band, and they stood on top of one hill.
26 And Abner called Joab and said, “Will the sword forever consume? Did you not know that it would be bitter in the end? Until when will you not say to the people to return from after their brothers?”
27 And Joab said, “As God lives, for had you not spoken, then from the morning the people would have gone away, each one from after his brother.
28 And Joab blew the horn, and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they did not continue to fight.
29 And Abner and his men went through the plain all that night, and they crossed the Jordan and went through all the Bithron, and came to Mahanaim.
30 And Joab returned from after Abner and gathered all the people; and there were missing of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel.
31 And David’s servants had slain of Benjamin and of Abner’s men; 360 men died.
32 And they carried Asahel and buried him in his father’s grave which is in Bethlehem, and they went all night, Joab and his men, and the light broke upon them in Hebron.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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