2 Samuel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 2 samuel bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Samuel 5:7 (KJV)
What city did David capture and make his capital?
Answer: Jerusalem / the stronghold of Zion
Study note. David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
Lesson 2 · 2 Samuel 9:7 (KJV)
Who did David bring to his table out of kindness?
Answer: Mephibosheth, Jonathan's lame son
Study note. David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
Lesson 3 · 2 Samuel 7:16 (KJV)
What great promise did God make to David in chapter 7?
Answer: All of the above
Study note. Thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Lesson 4 · 2 Samuel 11:3 (KJV)
Who was Bathsheba's husband?
Answer: Uriah the Hittite
Study note. David… saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon… and her name was Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.
Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 11:15 (KJV)
What did David do to Uriah?
Answer: Sent him to the front of the battle to be killed
Study note. David… wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah… Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle.
Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 12:7 (KJV)
Who confronted David with the parable of the lamb?
Answer: Nathan the prophet
Study note. Nathan said unto David… There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor… Thou art the man.
Lesson 7 · 2 Samuel 12:20 (KJV)
What did David say when his child died?
Answer: He arose, washed, and worshipped
Study note. David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped.
Lesson 8 · 2 Samuel 18:9 (KJV)
Who rebelled against David and died hanging in a tree?
Answer: Absalom
Study note. His head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth… and David… said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!
Lesson 9 · 2 Samuel 18:33 (KJV)
What did David say when he heard of Absalom's death?
Answer: O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee
Study note. O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Lesson 10 · 2 Samuel 24:10 (KJV)
What sin did David number that brought God's judgment?
Answer: The people / Israel
Study note. David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 2 samuel bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?