2 samuel

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A book of the Old Testament: "2 Samuel" is the second of two historical books in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, continuing the narrative from 1 Samuel. It primarily details the reign of King David, including his triumphs, personal failings, and the political struggles within his kingdom.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The story of David and Bathsheba is found in 2 Samuel.
    • For our Bible study, we are reading chapters from 2 Samuel.
    • The prophet Nathan's confrontation with King David is a key passage in 2 Samuel.
Advanced Usage
  • As a canonical reference: The title is used to cite specific passages within the book.
    • The account of David's census is recorded in 2 Samuel 24.
Variants and Related Words
  • 1 Samuel (Proper noun): The preceding book in the Old Testament, which tells of the prophet Samuel and the rise of King Saul.
  • Samuel (Proper noun): The name of the prophet who anointed both Saul and David; also the collective name for the two books (1 & 2 Samuel) in some traditions.
  • Kings (Proper noun): The subsequent books in the Old Testament (1 & 2 Kings), which continue the history of the Israelite monarchy after David.
Synonyms
  • The Second Book of Samuel: The full formal title.
  • II Samuel: An alternative written form using Roman numerals.
Notes on Meaning
  • Historical and Theological Text: While "2 Samuel" is a single proper noun referring to a specific book, its content is historical narrative with significant theological themes concerning leadership, covenant, and repentance in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
  • Part of a Larger Work: It is intrinsically linked to "1 Samuel"; the division into two books is a later convention, and they were originally a single scroll.
Noun
  1. the second of two books of the Old Testament that tell of Saul and David

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