A second outbreak of the divine wrath occurred after the 3 year famine. David and araunah the jebusite 2 samuel 24 from mother stories from the old testament book. Verses 29 and the king said to joab the captain of the host, who was with him, go now to and fro through all the tribes of israel, from dan even to beersheba, and number ye the people, that i may know the sum of the people. Samuel the central figure of the first book is at the same time the last judge and the first prophet acts 3. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Malaty an introduction as this book in the hebrew origin, is complementary to the first book of samuel, we ask the reader to refer to the introduction of that book. As in the book of job see notes, god allows satan to try his people. His coronation, first by judah and then by all of the tribes, his wars and conquests, his care for the religious life of the people, his sins, and the calamities he suffered, are impartially set forth in vivid and convincing narrative. The narrative is resumed with the first book of kings, which relates how, as david lies dying, bathsheba and nathan ensure solomons elevation to the throne. The second book of samuel begins immediately after sauls death when david becomes the king of judah and later the king of the united kingdom of israel. As 2 samuel begins, the dust is settling after the big battle between saul and the philistines.
It is difficult to understand the meaning of the statement he moved david. He had a promise of the kingdom, but no command to slay the king. Peninnah is listed second, probably emphasizing her role as the secondary wife. Second samuel is set in the land of israel during the reign of david and follows the course of his forty years as king of israel 1011971 bc. He is making his final points as we come to the climax of the book. Even he was aware of davids folly and vainglory in this design. In this second part of an ambitious twovolume commentary on the books of samuel, david toshio tsumura elucidates the rich text of 2. The first and second books of samuel by john cumming publication date. The name of the book comes from the first important person in 1 samuel. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you. The second book of samuel cambridge bible commentaries on. Like the other volumes of the cambridge bible commentary, this contains an introduction followed by the text of the new english bible divided into sections. The work itself is known by the name domesday book. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 24, where david commands a census to be taken, but is punished by god for it before he builts god and altar.
This was not in consequence of the numbering of the people, but in consequence of that which ultimately led to that act. The living bible gives a good sense of 1 samuel 24. So late in his reign, david was tempted to take some of the glory in himself. Written as a collection of studies to be read on sunday mornings, john cumming offers extensive commentary on. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to. According to the jewish tradition, the authors of this book are the prophets nathan. His sin, which was numbering the people in the pride of his heart v. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds. He reasons strongly, both with himself and with his men, against doing saul any hurt. It contains a song of thanksgiving attributed to king david which corresponds to psalm 18. Davids down in the dumps over the deaths of saul and jonathan, lamenting and writing a pretty catchy if sad song about it. John t on 2 samuel 24 i would expect davids decision was reminiscent of the census that moses conducted in the book of numbers prior to joshuas sanguinary assault upon canaan. The second book of samuel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 10 duration. Araunah then said to the king, may the lord your god accept your offering.
The second book of samuel hebrewenglish text contains twentyfour chapters and continues where the first book of samuel left off. Study 2 samuel 24 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This example throws light upon gods government of the world, and furnishes a useful lesson. David offered burntofferings and peaceofferings burnt offerings were, in effect, prayers to god, that he would remove this plague and peaceofferings were acknowledgments of gods goodness, who had already given david hopes of this mercy. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.
Geneva study bible commentary on 2nd samuel chapter 24. And again after the former tokens of his anger, such as the three years famine, mentioned chap. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 24 describes how david spares sauls life when he had the opportunity to kill him in the wilderness of en gedi. In this chapter david had a fair opportunity to destroy saul, and, to his honour, he did not make use of it. So david bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty silver shekels. Davids reign and life were now substantially endeda witness to all time of the power of divine grace over human infirmity and sin, of gods faithfulness and mercy to those. Read 2 samuel 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible.
The second book of samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of david. Tsumura interprets the book in light of the meaning of the original composition, and he provides a fresh new translation based on careful analysis of the hebrew text. It is obvious that 2 samuel 24 is the concluding chapter of 1 and 2 samuel you will remember that 1 and 2 samuel were originally one book in the hebrew old testament. We owe the division of the one volume into two to the septuagint. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 24, where david commands a census to. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802870964 by david toshio tsumura. Thus, with davids repentance and reconciliation to god after his second great sin closes this narrative and this book. In this chapter an account is given of davids numbering of the people, 2 samuel 24. Second samuel includes some of the most wellknown and theologically layered episodes in the old testament, such as the lords establishment of an eternal covenant with david, davids sin with bathsheba, and the subsequent account of absaloms rebellion.
First samuel introduces the monarchy of israel, and 2 samuel chronicles the establishment of the davidic dynasty and the expansion of israel under gods chosen leader. Each section of the text is followed by the commentary upon it. The second book of samuel concludes with four chapters chapters 21 to 24 which lie outside the chronological narrative of saul and david. The anger of the lord, it must be well observed, was not the cause of davids sin, nor of the sins of the people. A second outbreak of the divine wrath occurred after the 3 year famine recorded in 21. David was probably planning to extend the lands conquered by joshua and promised to him in the book of joshua, but the lord took offense, instead attacking israel with a plague. This summary of the book of 2 samuel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 samuel. The guilt of numbering the people lay exclusively with david. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings. The second book of samuel describes the reign of david around 1010 to 970 bc. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 24 and more. It was an opportunity given to david to exercise faith and patience.
Delaney supposes that the ninety first psalm was written by david in commemoration of his deliverance from this calamity. The present division into 1 and 2 samuel has been decried by some scholars. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of 2 samuel. Again the anger of the lord was aroused against israel, and he moved david against them to say, go, number israel and judah. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Delaney supposes that the ninety first psalm was written by david in. Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. The pride of davids heart, was his sin in numbering of the people. But in the body politic as well as natural, when the head suffers, all the members suffer along with it. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. The real story about the evil of the census ii samuel 24. Second samuel 2 commentary old testament matthew henry. Study 2 samuel 24 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. A commentary on the first book of samuel by loring w. These were not reckoned in this book, because they were in the actual service of the king.
The order of their names is inverted, however, in the second part of the. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The second book of samuel cambridge bible commentaries on the new english bible peter r. He reasons strongly, both with himself and with his. Since samuel is the man to whom israel owes its monarchy, he becomes a.