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Random Verse from 2 Samuel

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And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

2 Samuel 7:16 KJV

About the Book of 2 Samuel

Second Samuel is the story of David's reign. He becomes king first over Judah and then over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and brings the ark of the covenant there. God promises him a lasting dynasty. The tone then darkens: David's adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah bring a prophet's rebuke and years of family violence, including Absalom's revolt. The book closes with songs, lists of warriors and a census, giving a candid portrait of a great but deeply flawed king.

Who Wrote 2 Samuel, and When?

Author: Anonymous; compiled from sources such as the records of Nathan and Gad.

When it was written: Probably compiled around the 10th-6th centuries BC.

Main Themes in 2 Samuel

A Key Verse: 2 Samuel 7:16

And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

God's promise of an enduring house and throne to David became the basis for Israel's hope of a coming king.

Reading Tip

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel has 24 chapters and 695 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

Author: Anonymous; compiled from sources such as the records of Nathan and Gad. When it was written: Probably compiled around the 10th-6th centuries BC.

What is 2 Samuel about?

Second Samuel is the story of David's reign. He becomes king first over Judah and then over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and brings the ark of the covenant there. God promises him a lasting dynasty. The tone then darkens: David's adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah bring a prophet's rebuke and years of family violence, including Absalom's revolt. The book closes with songs, lists of warriors and a census, giving a candid portrait of a great but deeply flawed king.

Can I get a random verse from only 2 Samuel?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from 2 Samuel only. Every one of its 695 verses has an equal chance.