The Holy Bible - Second Samuel

The Holy Bible is a collection of books. So I have split them up. I will read it in 1 year, every day ~15 minutes of reading.

Why read it?

The book of Second Samuel, written with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, is a strong and important part of the Bible. It tells the story of David, the chosen king of Israel. It’s a story of both triumph and hardship, sin and redemption, showing how God is in control of His people.

Reading Second Samuel shows us how weak we are, even when we’re like God, and how much God loves us. It’s like a mirror that shows us what happens when we disobey God and what happens when we turn to Him for forgiveness. If you want to understand God’s ways and the heart of His chosen king, this book is a great source of wisdom and truth.

Favourite quote

And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. (Second Samuel 22:2-3)

Listen to these words spoken by a king in danger. They show that God’s protection is as strong as ever. They remind us to trust in the Lord, who is our only hope in this crazy world.

What I Loved

In Second Samuel, the story of David’s deep repentance after his terrible sin with Bathsheba really hits me hard. When Nathan the prophet, with all his courage and clever stories, exposed the king’s wrongdoing, David’s heart was shattered. He cried out, ‘I’ve sinned against the Lord’ (Second Samuel 12:13). What’s amazing is that even though his sin was huge—adultery and murder—God didn’t throw him out. Instead, God’s mercy prevailed, and David’s sincere apology was accepted.

This story really touches my heart because it shows that no sin is too dark for God’s forgiveness to overcome, if we just turn to Him with humility and honesty. David’s restoration, even though it was marked by punishment, is a shining example of hope for everyone who stumbles.

Key Takeaway

The main takeaway from Second Samuel, through David’s life’s ups and downs, is this: God’s promise is forever, and His mercy never fails, even when we mess up. David, a shepherd who became king, wasn’t immune to the chaos he created, but through every storm—from Absalom’s rebellion to the census—God’s plan remained steadfast.

The book teaches us to be scared of the Lord, to turn to Him when we mess up, and to trust that His promises won’t be broken by our weaknesses. So, let’s walk humbly before our God, knowing that He who kept David will keep us too, all the way to the end.