The Report of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came to pass after thedeath of Saul, when David had returned fromthe slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days…

David Anointed King of Judah 1 It happened after this that Davidinquired of theLord, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And theLordsaid to him,…

1 Now there was a longwar between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and…

Ishbosheth Is Murdered 1 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron,he lost heart, and all Israel wastroubled. 2 Now Saul’s sonhadtwo menwhowerecaptains of troops. The name of…

David Reigns over All Israel 1 Then all the tribes of Israelcame to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeedweareyour bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, when…

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 1 Again David gathered allthechoicemenof Israel, thirty thousand. 2 AndDavid arose and went with all the people whowerewith him from Baale Judah to bring up…

God’s Covenant with David 1 Now it came to passwhen the king was dwelling in his house, and theLordhad given him rest from all his enemies all around, 2 that…

David’s Further Conquests 1 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2…

David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 1 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I mayshow him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Andtherewasa…

The Ammonites and Syrians Defeated 1 It happened after this that theking of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said,…