DISCOVER BIBLE | 2 SAMUEL 13-18

1. Introduction

a) The Bible is full of wonderful stories and special truth. What we want to do is to discover the Bible.  

b) Psalm 119:11 says, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." 

c) Nurture and grow your understanding of the Bible as you read and discover the Bible.  

2. Outline:

a) Amonon's sin against Tamar - 2 Samuel 13:1-19.

b) Absalom's revenge - 2 Samuel 13:20-33.

c) Absalom's flight - 2 Samuel 13:34-39.

d) Joab's scheme for Absalom's return - 2 Samuel 14:1-24.

e) Absalom returns to David's court - 2 Samuel 14:25-33.

f) Absalom revolts against David - 2 Samuel 15:1-12.

g) David flees from Jerusalem - 2 Samuel 15:13-37.

h) Ziba's deceit - 2 Samuel 16:1-4.

i) Shimei curses David - 2 Samuel 16:5-14.

j) Absalom enters Jerusalem - 2 Samuel 16:15-23.

k) Absalom receives counsel - 2 Samuel 17:1-14.

l) Hushai reports to David - 2 Samuel 17:15-22.

m) Ahithophel commits suicide - 2 Samuel 17:23-29.

n)Absalom and Israel defeated - 2 Samuel 18:1-8.

o) Absalom murdered by Joab - 2 Samuel 18:9-33.

3. Major Places in Order:

a) Jerusalem.

4. Major People in Order:

a) David, Hiram, Mephibosheth, Bathsheba, Nathan, Joab, Amnon, Tamar, Absalom, Ziba, Shimei, Hushai, Ahithophel, Sheba, Abishai.

5. Amount of Time Covered:

a) Approximately 33 years (2 Samuel 5:5).