Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Samuel 2:9 - David Keeps His Promise

David keeps his promise to Saul and Jonathan to support the remnants of the previous royal family.

Samuel 2:8 - David Builds an Empire

David conquers and subdues the border regions, and receives tribute from the conquered lands.

Samuel 2:7b -The House of David is Forever

David humbly accepts God's promise, and the House of David is established forever.

Samuel2:7a - David Wants to Build a House for God

David wants to build a house for God, but God tells him, "not so fast!"

Samuel2:7a - David Wants to Build a House for God

David wants to build a house for God, but God tells him, "not so fast!"

Samuel 2:6b - Dancing Before God

David and Michal have a disagreement about the nature of the King's honor before the people and before God.

Samuel 2:6a - The Ark of the Covenant

David retrieves the Ark from where it had been stored for the last 20 years, but the first attempt ends in tragedy. 

Samuel 2:5b - David’s Kingdom Begins to Flourish

David begins to develop international alliances, he builds the royal family. and crushes the Philistines.   

Samuel 2:5a - David is King of a United Israel

With his contender now removed from the scene, all of the tribes accept David as King.  David moves his capital to the City of David just outside the city itself, and positions himself to eventually capture the city to establish his capital.

Samuel 2:4 - Ish-Boshet is Assassinated

After the death of Avner. the reign of Ish Boshet deteriorates into chaos.  His two top military leaders assassinate him and take their trophy to David.