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David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth
King David looks for someone from Saul’s family so he can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake.
2 Samuel 9:1–13Read story
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David's Messengers and the War with Ammon
A visit meant to show kindness was treated as a threat, and it led to war.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 10:1–19; 1 Chronicles 19:1–19Read story
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David and Bathsheba
King David misused his power, tried to hide his wrongdoing, and his actions ended in death and God’s displeasure.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 11:1–27Read story
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Nathan Confronts David
Nathan told David a parable that exposed his sin, and David faced the sorrowful consequences in his house.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 12:1–25Read story
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The Capture of Rabbah
Joab seized Rabbah’s strong places, and David came to complete the capture of the Ammonite city.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 12:26–31; 1 Chronicles 20:1–3Read story
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Amnon and Tamar
A painful part of David’s family story shows Tamar being deceived, assaulted, and left in deep sorrow.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 13:1–22Read story
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Absalom Takes Revenge and Flees
After waiting two years, Absalom arranged Amnon’s death and fled to Geshur.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 13:23–39Read story
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Absalom Returns Home
Joab arranged a carefully planned appeal that led to Absalom’s return to Jerusalem and, later, to a meeting with the king.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 14:1–33Read story
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Absalom's Rebellion and David's Escape
Absalom gathered support for himself, and David fled Jerusalem as loyal supporters, hard choices, and bitter opposition met him on the road.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 15:1–16:14Read story
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Hushai Helps David
When Absalom heard two very different plans, Hushai’s words helped give David time to escape.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 16:15–17:29Read story
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Absalom Dies and David Mourns
After the battle against Absalom's forces, David received the news he feared and mourned deeply for his son.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 18:1–19:7Read story
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David Returns to Jerusalem
As David came back toward Jerusalem, old enemies, faithful friends, and divided tribes all met him on the way.
2 Samuel 19:8–43Read story
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The Wise Woman of Abel and Sheba's Rebellion
After Sheba led a revolt against David, a wise woman spoke to Joab and helped save her city.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 20:1–26Read story
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David and the Gibeonites
During a long famine, David learned of an old wrong against the Gibeonites and faced a hard and sorrowful matter of justice.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 21:1–14Read story
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David's Men Face the Philistine Giants
In repeated battles with the Philistines, David’s men struck down several giant warriors and protected their king.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 21:15–22; 1 Chronicles 20:4–8Read story
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David's Census and the Altar
After David ordered a census, he repented, and God stopped a plague at the place where David built an altar.
Older readers with an adult2 Samuel 24:1–25; 1 Chronicles 21:1–30Read story
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Solomon Becomes King
When Adonijah tried to make himself king, David ordered Solomon to be anointed and seated on the throne.
Older readers with an adult1 Kings 1:1–53; 1 Chronicles 29:21–25Read story
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David's Final Advice and Death
As David's life drew to its close, he gave Solomon final instructions and Solomon became king after him.
Older readers with an adult1 Kings 2:1–12; 1 Chronicles 29:26–30Read story
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Solomon Establishes His Rule
Early in his reign, Solomon dealt separately with Adonijah, Abiathar, Joab, and Shimei.
Older readers with an adult1 Kings 2:13–46Read story
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Solomon Asks for Wisdom
When God invited Solomon to ask for a gift, the young king asked for wisdom to lead God's people well.
1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13Read story
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Solomon and the Two Mothers
A painful case about one living baby and two claims showed the wisdom God had given King Solomon.
Older readers with an adult1 Kings 3:16–28Read story
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Solomon Builds the Temple
Solomon gathered workers and materials and built a temple for the name of Yahweh with great care and skill.
1 Kings 5:1–6:38; 1 Kings 7:13–51; 2 Chronicles 2:1–4:22Read story
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The Temple Is Dedicated
Solomon gathered Israel to bring the ark into the temple, and the Lord showed his glory as the people worshipped.
1 Kings 8:1–21; 1 Kings 8:54–66; 2 Chronicles 5:1–6:11; 2 Chronicles 7:1–10Read story
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God Answers Solomon
After the temple and palace were finished, God appeared to Solomon again and answered his prayer.
1 Kings 9:1–9; 2 Chronicles 7:11–22Read story
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