Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsand Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign