II Samuel

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Definition

Proper Noun The second book of the Old Testament in the Bible, which narrates the history of King David's reign, beginning after the death of Saul.

Usage

"II Samuel" is used as the title of a specific biblical book. It is always capitalized. It is often preceded by "the Book of" and is sometimes written with a numeral or as "2 Samuel."

Examples
  • The story of David and Bathsheba is found in II Samuel.
  • The second book of Samuel details the consolidation of David's kingdom.
  • Many scholars analyze the court history presented in 2 Samuel.
Advanced Usage
  • In academic or theological writing, "II Samuel" is used to cite specific passages, often with chapter and verse numbers (e.g., II Samuel 7:1-17).
  • It can be referenced in discussions of historical narratives, monarchy, and prophetic literature within the Hebrew Bible.
Variants and Related Words
  • 2 Samuel: An alternative, modern form using the Arabic numeral.
  • The Book of Samuel: The collective name for the two books (I Samuel and II Samuel), which were originally a single work.
  • I Samuel: The first book, which tells of the prophet Samuel and King Saul.
  • Kings: The subsequent books in the historical narrative (I Kings and II Kings).
Synonyms
  • The Second Book of Samuel
Notes
  • "II Samuel" is a specific component of a larger canonical work. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.
  • In some biblical traditions, these books have different names or divisions.
Noun
  1. the second of two books of the Old Testament that tell of Saul and David

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