2 Samuel 19

2 Samuel 19

Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the OT - used by permission 2 Samuel Chart from Charles Swindoll TIMELINE OF THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL, KINGS & CHRONICLES 1107 1011 971 931 853 722 586 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1 Kings 2 Kings 31 1-4 5-10 11-20 21-24 1-11 12-22 1-17 18-25 1Chr 10 1 Chr 11-19 1 Chr 20-29 2 Chronicles 1-9 2 Chronicles 10-20 2 Chronicles 21-36 Legend: B.C. dates at top of timeline are approximate. Note that 931 BC marks the division of the Kingdom into Southern Tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and Ten Northern Tribes. To avoid confusion be aware that after the division of the Kingdom in 931 BC, the Southern Kingdom is most often designated in Scripture as "Judah" and the Northern Kingdom as "Israel." Finally, note that 1 Chronicles 1-9 is not identified on the timeline because these chapters are records of genealogy. Map of David's Kingdom-ESV Global Map of Cities in 2 Samuel HIGHS AND LOWS OF DAVID'S LIFE Source: Life Application Study Bible (borrow) 2 Samuel 19:1 Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom." 2Sa 18:5,12,14,20,33 Pr 17:25 2 Samuel 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And thus he said as he walked, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” JOAB INFORMED OF KING'S REACTION Then - When is then? In light of David's reaction to Absalom's death. One might also ask "where is then?" In other words, where are the events described in chapter 19 taking place? David has not returned to Jerusalem but is still in Mahanaim. it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom" - Here is Joab who plunged three spears into David's son in disobedience to David's clear orders!