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The Book of 2 Samuel (MT) — Interlinear Summary

A consolidated companion to the Masoretic-Text 2 Samuel data set: each chapter rendered as a six-tier Hebrew reverse-interlinear (Hebrew · gloss · parsing · syntax · semantic force · lexical note), with per-verse discourse analysis and a chapter argument-outline.

This document gathers, for each annotated chapter, the theme, the argument outline, and the textual / exegetical note (the text_note of each file, with the shared critical-text preface removed since it is stated once above). David's reign, covenant, triumphs, sins, and the fractures within his house. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition (Westminster Leningrad Codex / OSHB); distinctively copyrighted apparatus is not reproduced, and Hebrew (MT) versification is used throughout.

Scope. 24 chapters · 695 verses · 11,130 annotated words.

2 Samuel

2 Samuel 1 — שמואל ב 1

Theme. David's first act after hearing of Saul's death is not seizure but grief. That matters for the theology and politics of the Samuel transition alike. An Amalekite arrives from the battlefield imagining that the news of Saul's death, together with the royal diadem and armlet, will commend him to David. Instead, David responds in a way that makes plain how he understands kingship under YHWH: Saul had been his persecutor, but he remained the LORD's anointed. The messenger's confession is therefore not useful opportunism but bloodguilt, and David judges him accordingly. The scene is one of the clearest statements in the Former Prophets that divine anointing imposes a limit which ambition may not cross, even when the anointed king has fallen under judgment. Yet it is governed even more by lament than by judgment. David and his men tear their garments, weep, fast, and mourn not only Saul and Jonathan but the people of YHWH and the house of Israel, because the sword has cut down the covenant nation. The dirge that follows, the Song of the Bow, refuses Philistine triumph, curses the mountains of Gilboa, honors the martial excellence of Saul and Jonathan, summons the daughters of Israel to weep, and reaches its emotional summit in David's grief for Jonathan. It therefore opens the Davidic reign under restraint, sorrow, and remembered honor. The throne does not come to David wrapped in triumphal inevitability. It comes through bereavement, through fidelity to the sanctity of the LORD's anointed, and through poetry that teaches Israel how to mourn its fallen glory.

Outline.

Textual note. The narrative falls into two major movements. First comes the report of Saul's death and David's judgment on the Amalekite messenger (vv. 1-16). David has just returned from striking Amalek, so the narrative's irony is deliberate when an Amalekite arrives from Gilboa claiming to have given Saul the final blow. The account he gives does not match the narrator's earlier account in 1 Samuel 31, where Saul falls on his own sword, and the discrepancy should not be harmonized away too quickly. Within 2 Samuel 1 the point is not to certify the Amalekite as a trustworthy historian but to show the shape of his self-presentation and the grounds on which David condemns him. Verses 14 and 16 are therefore decisive. David judges the man because he confessed to destroying 'the anointed of YHWH,' a title that still governs David's understanding of Saul despite Saul's failure and hostility. The second movement is David's lament over Saul and Jonathan (vv. 17-27), introduced in verse 18 as something to be taught to the sons of Judah and associated with the Book of Jashar. The title 'The Bow' should remain visible, since Jonathan's bow is named explicitly in verse 22 and the title helps frame the whole poem as a martial lament. Verse 19 opens with the difficult phrase הַצְּבִי יִשְׂרָאֵל; here it is taken in the sense of Israel's beauty, glory, or splendor rather than as a mere zoological image, because the refrain 'How the mighty have fallen' interprets the phrase in terms of Israel's fallen nobility. Verse 20 should preserve the parallelism of Gath and Ashkelon and the daughters of the Philistines and daughters of the uncircumcised. Verse 21 is textually and syntactically dense, especially in the final reference to Saul's shield 'not anointed with oil'; the line should retain the felt dishonor of abandoned war gear rather than being smoothed into bland prose. Verse 23's pairings of belovedness and pleasantness, and the claim that Saul and Jonathan were not divided in death, are rhetorically important because the poem remembers them together rather than replaying the tensions of Saul's reign. Finally, verse 26 must preserve the intensity of David's address to Jonathan without embarrassment or flattening. The line about love surpassing the love of women belongs to the lament's personal climax and should be translated with full rhetorical force. Versification follows the MT.

2 Samuel 2 — שמואל ב 2

Theme. 2 Samuel 2 (32 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of YHWH, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And YHWH said to him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, To Hebron. The middle of the chapter continues: And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. It closes: And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

Outline.

Textual note. 2 Samuel 2 comprises 32 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of YHWH, saying, Sha. And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of YHWH, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And YHWH said to him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, To Hebron. So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. And his men that with him did David. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the so. But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel. Ishbosheth Saul's son forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which to Is. Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which in Gibeon. And there was a very sore battle that day;. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn you aside from following me: wheref. And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn you aside from following me: wherefore should I smite you to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab your brother? Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth , that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same. Movement V (vv. 29-32) — And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passe. And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim. And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel. But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 3 — שמואל ב 3

Theme. 2 Samuel 3 (39 verses in the MT) opens: Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. The middle of the chapter continues: So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that with him a feast. It closes: And I this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah too hard for me: YHWH shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

Outline.

Textual note. 2 Samuel 3 comprises 39 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David:. Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And to David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as YHWH has sworn to David, e. So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as YHWH has sworn to David, even so I do to him; To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba. And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him. And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying,. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, You sough. And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, You sought for David in times past king over you: Now then do : for YHWH has spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies. And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — You knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to kn. You knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you doest. And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew not. And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to. Movement V (vv. 33-39) — And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?. And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth? Your hands not bound, nor your feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, fellest you. And all the people wept again over him. And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 4 — שמואל ב 4

Theme. 2 Samuel 4 (12 verses in the MT) opens: And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. The middle of the chapter continues: For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and gat them away through the plain all night. It closes: And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged up over the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and buried in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron.

Outline.

Textual note. 2 Samuel 4 comprises 12 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were. And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. And Saul's son had two men captains of bands: the name of the one Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: And the Beerothites fled to. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came. And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon. And they came thither into the midst of the house, they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth : and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped. For when they came into the house, he lay on. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the. And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, YHWH liveth, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity, When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: How. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 5 — שמואל ב 5

Theme. 2 Samuel 5 (25 verses in the MT) opens: Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we your bone and your flesh. The middle of the chapter continues: And David took more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David. It closes: And David did so, as YHWH had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until you come to Gazer.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 5 comprises 25 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spake, saying. Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we your bone and your flesh. Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and YHWH said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be a captain over Israel. So all the elders of Israel came to the king to. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — And the king and his men went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabit. And the king and his men went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake to David, saying, Except you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same the city of David. And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and ca. And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. And David perceived that YHWH had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. And David took more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet. And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet. But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard , and went down to the hold. The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And David enquired of YHWH, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? will you. Movement V (vv. 21-25) — And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And when David enquired of YHWH, he said, You shall not go up; fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. And let it be, when you hearest the sound of a going in the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 6 — שמואל ב 6

Theme. 2 Samuel 6 (23 verses in the MT) opens: Again, David gathered together all chosen of Israel, thirty thousand. The middle of the chapter continues: And it was told king David, saying, YHWH has blessed the house of Obededom, and all that to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David. It closes: Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.

Outline.

Textual note. 2 Samuel 6 comprises 23 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Again, David gathered together all chosen of Israel, thirty thousand. Again, David gathered together all chosen of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose, and went with all the people that with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of YHWH of hosts that dwelleth the cherubims. And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth to the ar. And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook . And the anger of YHWH was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for error; and there he died by the ark of God. And David was displeased, because YHWH had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — And the ark of YHWH continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three. And the ark of YHWH continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and YHWH blessed Obededom, and all his household. And it was told king David, saying, YHWH has blessed the house of Obededom, and all that to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And as the ark of YHWH came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daught. And as the ark of YHWH came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before YHWH; and she despised him in her heart. And they brought in the ark of YHWH, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace. Movement V (vv. 21-23) — And David said to Michal, before YHWH, which chose me before your father. And David said to Michal, before YHWH, which chose me before your father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of YHWH, over Israel: therefore will I play before YHWH. And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which you have spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 7 — שמואל ב 7

Theme. 2 Samuel 7 (29 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and YHWH had given him rest round about from all his enemies; The middle of the chapter continues: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took from Saul, whom I put away before you. It closes: Therefore now let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue for ever before you: for you, O Lord YHWH, have spoken : and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed for ever.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 7 comprises 29 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and YHWH had given. And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and YHWH had given him rest round about from all his enemies; That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that in your heart; for YHWH with you. And it came to pass that night, that. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — In all wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a w. In all wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build you not me an house of cedar? Now therefore so shall you say to my servant David, Thus says YHWH of hosts, I took you from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of h. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took from Saul, whom I put away before you. And your house and. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord YHWH; but you have. And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord YHWH; but you have spoken also of your servant's house for a great while to come. And this the manner of man, O Lord YHWH? And what can David say more to you? for you, Lord YHWH, knowest your servant. For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all these great things, to make your. Movement V (vv. 25-29) — And now, O YHWH God, the word that you have spoken concerning your serva. And now, O YHWH God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, establish for ever, and do as you have said. And let your name be magnified for ever, saying, YHWH of hosts the God over Israel: and let the house of your servant David be established before you. For you, O YHWH of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 8 — שמואל ב 8

Theme. 2 Samuel 8 (18 verses in the MT) opens: And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. The middle of the chapter continues: Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels. It closes: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 8 comprises 18 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and su. And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became David's servants,. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah. And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, brought gifts. And YHWH preserved David whithersoever he went. And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Had. When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer, Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Which also king David did. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And David gat a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the. And David gat a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand . And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And YHWH preserved David whithersoever he went. And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his. Movement V (vv. 17-18) — And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, the prie. And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, the priests; and Seraiah the scribe; And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 9 — שמואל ב 9

Theme. 2 Samuel 9 (13 verses in the MT) opens: And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? The middle of the chapter continues: And David said to him, Fear not: for I will surely shew you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore you all the land of Saul your father; and you shall eat bread at my table continually. It closes: So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

Outline.

Textual note. 2 Samuel 9 comprises 13 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that. And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? And of the house of Saul a servant whose name Ziba. And when they had called him to David, the king said to him, you Ziba? And he said, Your servant . And the king said, there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the so. Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar. Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come to David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold your servant! And David said to him, Fear not: for I will surely shew you kindness for. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said to him, I have gi. Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said to him, I have given to your master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house. You therefore, and your sons, and your servants, shall till the land for him, and you shall bring in , that your master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth your master's son shall eat bread alway at my. Movement IV (vv. 13) — So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the ki. So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 10 — שמואל ב 10

Theme. 2 Samuel 10 (19 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. The middle of the chapter continues: And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his brother, that he might put in array against the children of Ammon. It closes: And when all the kings servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 10 comprises 19 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon d. And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. Then said David, I will shew kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — When they told to David, he sent to meet them, because the men were grea. When they told to David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and return. And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and be. When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice of Israel, and put in array against the Syrians: And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his brother, that he might put in array against the children of Ammon. And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then you shall help. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And Joab drew nigh, and the people that with him, to the battle against. And Joab drew nigh, and the people that with him, to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem. And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before. Movement V (vv. 17-19) — And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed. And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him. And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 11 — שמואל ב 11

Theme. 2 Samuel 11 (27 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth , that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But. The middle of the chapter continues: And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent by the hand of Uriah. It closes: And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased YHWH.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 11 comprises 27 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings. And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth , that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And when Uriah was come to him, David demanded how Joab did, and how the. And when Uriah was come to him, David demanded how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. And David said to Uriah, Go down to your house, and wash your feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess from the king. But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he m. And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent by the hand of Uriah. And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set you Uriah in the. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And charged the messenger, saying, When you have made an end of telling. And charged the messenger, saying, When you have made an end of telling the matters of the war to the king, And if so be that the king's wrath arise, and he say to you, Wherefore approached you so nigh to the city when you did fight? knew you not that they would shoot from the wall? Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a piece. Movement V (vv. 25-27) — Then David said to the messenger, Thus shall you say to Joab, Let not th. Then David said to the messenger, Thus shall you say to Joab, Let not this thing displease you, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make your battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage you him. And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband. And when the mourning was past,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 12 — שמואל ב 12

Theme. 2 Samuel 12 (31 verses in the MT) opens: And YHWH sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The middle of the chapter continues: David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. It closes: And he brought forth the people that therein, and put under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he to all the cities of the children of Ammon.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 12 comprises 31 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — And YHWH sent Nathan to David. And YHWH sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich had exceeding many flocks and herds: But the poor had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — And I gave you your master's house, and your master's wives into your bo. And I gave you your master's house, and your master's wives into your bosom, and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah; and if too little, I would moreover have given to you such and such things. Wherefore have you despised the commandment of YHWH, to do evil in his sight? you have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and have taken his wife your. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — And Nathan departed to his house. And Nathan departed to his house. And YHWH struck the child that Uriah's wife bare to David, and it was very sick. David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. And the elders of his house arose, to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them. And it. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I sai. And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell YHWH will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her: and she bare a. Movement V (vv. 29-31) — And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and foug. And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. And he brought forth the people that therein, and put. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 13 — שמואל ב 13

Theme. 2 Samuel 13 (39 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. The middle of the chapter continues: And Absalom her brother said to her, Has Amnon your brother been with you? but hold now your peace, my sister: he your brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house. It closes: And king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 13 comprises 39 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair. And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. But Amnon had a friend, whose name Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother:. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And she took a pan, and poured out before him; but he refused to eat. And she took a pan, and poured out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him. And Amnon said to Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of your hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought into the chamber to Amnon her brother. And when she had brought. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — Then he called his servant that ministered to him, and said, Put now thi. Then he called his servant that ministered to him, and said, Put now this out from me, and bolt the door after her. And a garment of divers colours upon her: for with such robes were the king's daughters virgins apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her. And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest w. And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable to you. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. Then said Absalom, If not, I pray you, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with you? But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with. Movement V (vv. 33-39) — Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to t. Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead. But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side behind him. And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king's sons come:. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 14 — שמואל ב 14

Theme. 2 Samuel 14 (33 verses in the MT) opens: Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart toward Absalom. The middle of the chapter continues: Then your handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore YHWH your God will be with you. It closes: So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 14 comprises 33 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart toward Absal. Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart toward Absalom. And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said to her, I pray you, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead: And come to the king, and speak on. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — And the king said to the woman, Go to your house, and I will give charge. And the king said to the woman, Go to your house, and I will give charge concerning you. And the woman of Tekoah said to the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne guiltless. And the king said, Whosoever says to you, bring him to me, and he shall not touch you any more. Then said she, I pray you, let. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing to my lord the king. Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing to my lord the king, because the people have made me afraid: and your handmaid said, I will now speak to the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid. For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man destroy me and my son together out of the. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked. And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day your servant knoweth that I have found grace in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant. So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. And the king said, Let him turn to his own house,. Movement V (vv. 29-33) — Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he wo. Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come. Therefore he said to his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire. Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom to house,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 15 — שמואל ב 15

Theme. 2 Samuel 15 (37 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. The middle of the chapter continues: Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest you also with us? return to your place, and abide with the king: for you a stranger, and also an exile. It closes: So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 15 comprises 37 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and h. And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was , that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called to him, and said, Of what city you? And he said, Your servant of one of the. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And the king said to him, Go in peace. And the king said to him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron. But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron. And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a. And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off. And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king. Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest you also with us?. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if. And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of YHWH, he will bring me again, and shew me it, and his habitation: But if he thus say, I have no delight in you; behold, I, let him do to me as seemeth good to him. The king said also to Zadok the priest, you a seer? return into the city in peace, and. Movement V (vv. 33-37) — To whom David said, If you passest on with me, then you shall be a burde. To whom David said, If you passest on with me, then you shall be a burden to me: But if you return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be your servant, O king; I your father's servant hitherto, so I now also your servant: then mayest you for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. And not there with you Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 16 — שמואל ב 16

Theme. 2 Samuel 16 (23 verses in the MT) opens: And when David was a little past the top , behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of. The middle of the chapter continues: It may be that YHWH will look on mine affliction, and that YHWH will requite me good for his cursing this day. It closes: And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 16 comprises 23 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — And when David was a little past the top , behold, Ziba the servant of M. And when David was a little past the top , behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine. And the king said to Ziba, What meanest you by these? And Ziba said, The asses for the king's household to. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and. And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men on his right hand and on his left. And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, you bloody man, and you man of Belial: YHWH has returned upon you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead you have reigned; and YHWH has delivered. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, whic. And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now Benjamite ? let him alone, and let him curse; for YHWH has bidden him. It may be that YHWH will look on mine affliction, and that YHWH will requite me good for his cursing this day. And as David and his men went by the way,. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come t. And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king. And Absalom said to Hushai, this your kindness to your friend? why wentest you not with your friend? And Hushai said to Absalom, Nay; but whom YHWH, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will. Movement V (vv. 21-23) — And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to your father's concubines, which. And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to your father's concubines, which he has left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that you are abhorred of your father: then shall the hands of all that with you be strong. So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. And. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 17 — שמואל ב 17

Theme. 2 Samuel 17 (29 verses in the MT) opens: Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: The middle of the chapter continues: Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. It closes: And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that with him, to eat: for they said, The people hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 17 comprises 29 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousa. Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: And I will come upon him while he weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only: And I will bring back all the people to you: the man whom you. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel has given not go. And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel has given not good at this time. For, said Hushai, you knowest your father and his men, that they mighty men, and they chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and your father a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes. Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there. And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For YHWH had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spre. And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known. And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said to them, They be gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find , they returned to. Movement V (vv. 25-29) — And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa. And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa a man's son, whose name Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother. So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead. And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 18 — שמואל ב 18

Theme. 2 Samuel 18 (32 verses in the MT) opens: And David numbered the people that with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. The middle of the chapter continues: And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent. It closes: And the king said to Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against you to do hurt, be as young man .

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 18 comprises 32 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — And David numbered the people that with him, and set captains of thousan. And David numbered the people that with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the people, I will. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and. For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured. And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absa. And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him. And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people. And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let. Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray you, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore will you run, my son, seeing that you have no tidings ready? But howsoever, , let me run. And he said to him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi. And David sat between the two gates: and the. Movement V (vv. 29-32) — And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered,. And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what . And the king said , Turn aside, stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still. And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for YHWH has avenged you this day of all. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 19 — שמואל ב 19

Theme. 2 Samuel 19 (44 verses in the MT) opens: And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son! The middle of the chapter continues: And David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be adversaries to me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I this day king over Israel? It closes: And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more in David than you: why then did you despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 19 comprises 44 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, a. And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son! And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. And the victory that day was into mourning to all the people: for the people. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, s. And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom. And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak you not a word of bringing the king back?. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and. And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; And said to the king, Let not my lord impute iniquity to me, neither do you remember that which your servant did perversely the day that my lord the king went out of Jerusalem,. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the k. And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king as an angel of God: do therefore good in your eyes. For all my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst you set your servant among them that did eat at your own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more to the king? And the king said to him,. Movement V (vv. 37-44) — Your servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why sho. Your servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? Let your servant, I pray you, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold your servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 20 — שמואל ב 20

Theme. 2 Samuel 20 (26 verses in the MT) opens: And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to. The middle of the chapter continues: And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him. It closes: And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 20 comprises 26 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name Sheba, the so. And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel. So every man of Israel went up from after David, followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave to their. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pe. And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. When they at the great stone which in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded to him, and upon it a girdle a sword fastened upon his loins. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joa. When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him. And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and they cast up a bank against the. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — I peaceable faithful in Israel: you seekest to destroy a city and a moth. I peaceable faithful in Israel: you seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why will you swallow up the inheritance of YHWH? And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy. The matter not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against the king, against. Movement V (vv. 25-26) — And Sheva scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar the priests:. And Sheva scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar the priests: And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 21 — שמואל ב 21

Theme. 2 Samuel 21 (22 verses in the MT) opens: Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of YHWH. And YHWH answered, for Saul, and for bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. The middle of the chapter continues: And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines. It closes: These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 21 comprises 22 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after yea. Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of YHWH. And YHWH answered, for Saul, and for bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. And the king called the Gibeonites, and said to them; (now the Gibeonites not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Let seven men of his sons be delivered to us, and we will hang them up t. Let seven men of his sons be delivered to us, and we will hang them up to YHWH in Gibeah of Saul, YHWH did choose. And the king said, I will give . But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of YHWH's oath that between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul. But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of. And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done. And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa: And he brought up from. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And Ishbibenob, which of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spea. And Ishbibenob, which of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear three hundred of brass in weight, he being girded with a new , thought to have slain David. But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware to him, saying, You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you quench. Movement V (vv. 21-22) — And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of Dav. And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 22 — שמואל ב 22

Theme. 2 Samuel 22 (51 verses in the MT) opens: And David spake to YHWH the words of this song in the day YHWH had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: The middle of the chapter continues: With the merciful you will shew thyself merciful, with the upright man you will shew thyself upright. It closes: the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 22 comprises 51 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-11) — And David spake to YHWH the words of this song in the day YHWH had deliv. And David spake to YHWH the words of this song in the day YHWH had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: And he said, YHWH my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; you savest me from. Movement II (vv. 12-22) — And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, thick cloud. And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, thick clouds of the skies. Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled. YHWH thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them. And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world. Movement III (vv. 23-33) — For all his judgments before me: and his statutes, I did not depart from. For all his judgments before me: and his statutes, I did not depart from them. I was also upright before him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore YHWH has recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. With the merciful you will shew thyself merciful, with the upright man you will shew thyself. Movement IV (vv. 34-44) — He maketh my feet like hinds' : and setteth me upon my high places. He maketh my feet like hinds' : and setteth me upon my high places. He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. You have also given me the shield of your salvation: and your gentleness has made me great. You have enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and. Movement V (vv. 45-51) — Strangers shall submit themselves to me: as soon as they hear, they shal. Strangers shall submit themselves to me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient to me. Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places. YHWH liveth; and blessed my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. It God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, And that bringeth me forth from. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 23 — שמואל ב 23

Theme. 2 Samuel 23 (39 verses in the MT) opens: Now these the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The middle of the chapter continues: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: It closes: Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 23 comprises 39 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — Now these the last words of David. Now these the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The Spirit of YHWH spake by me, and his word in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men just, ruling in the fear of God. And as the light. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And after him Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, of the three mighty m. And after him Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave to the sword: and YHWH wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And he said, Be it far from me, O YHWH, that I should do this: the blood. And he said, Be it far from me, O YHWH, that I should do this: the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men. And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, slew , and had the name among three.. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite. Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,. Movement V (vv. 33-39) — Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite. Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira an Ithrite, Gareb. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

2 Samuel 24 — שמואל ב 24

Theme. 2 Samuel 24 (25 verses in the MT) opens: And again the anger of YHWH was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. The middle of the chapter continues: So Gad came to David, and told him, and said to him, Shall seven years of famine come to you in your land? or will you flee three months before your enemies, while they pursue you? or that there be three days'. It closes: And David built there an altar to YHWH, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So YHWH was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.

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Textual note. 2 Samuel 24 comprises 25 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — And again the anger of YHWH was kindled against Israel, and he moved Dav. And again the anger of YHWH was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number you the people, that I may know the number of the people. And Joab said to the king,. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came. Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, to Beersheba. So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — For when David was up in the morning, the word of YHWH came to the proph. For when David was up in the morning, the word of YHWH came to the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying, Go and say to David, Thus says YHWH, I offer you three ; choose you one of them, that I may to you. So Gad came to David, and told him, and said to him, Shall seven years of famine come to you in your land? or will you flee three months before your enemies,. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it,. And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, YHWH repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now your hand. And the angel of YHWH was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. And David spake to YHWH when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned,. Movement V (vv. 21-25) — And Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And. And Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said, To buy the threshingfloor of you, to build an altar to YHWH, that the plague may be stayed from the people. And Araunah said to David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what good to him: behold, oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and instruments of the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.