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A Harmony of the Books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles

By William Day Crockett

Analytical Outline of the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.

BOOK THIRD.

The Reign of David.
PART 1.
 THE SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS IN HEBRON.
I. David's Behavior on Hearing of Saul's Death.
64. The News of Saul's Death is brought to David. 2 Samuel 1:1-16.
65. David's Lamentation for Saul and Jonathan. 2 Samuel 1:17-27.
   
II. The Rival Kingdoms.
66. David is anointed King over Judah. 2 Samuel 2:1-4a.
67. David's Message to the Men of Jabesh-gilead. 2 Samuel 2:4b-7.
68. Ish-boshcth is made King of Israel. 2 Samuel 2:8-11.
69. The Civil War. 2 Samuel 2:12-3:1.
70. David's Family in Hebron. 2 Samuel 3:2-5.
   
III. Events leading to David's Elevation to the Throne of Israel.
71. Abner's Quarrel with Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 3:6-11.
72. Abner's Desertion to David:Michal restored to David. 2 Samuel 3:12-21.
73. Joab's Murder of Abner:David's Lamentation. 2 Samuel 3:22-39.
74. The Murder of Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 4:1-3. 5-7.
75. David punishes the Murderers of Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 4:8-12.
 
PART II.
 THE PERIOD OF DAVID'S WARS.
76. David is made King over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:1-3.
1 Chronicles 11:1-3.
77. Data concerning the Number of Warriors who made David King. 1 Chronicles 12:23-40.
78. Jerusalem captured and made the Capital. 2 Samuel 5:6-10.
1Chronicles 11:4-9.
79. Defensive Wars against the Philistines.  
     (1) The first Campaign.  
          A. David goes " down to the Hold." 2 Samuel 5:17.
1Chronicles 14:8.
          B. The Gadites who "separated themselves unto David." 1 Chronicles 12:8-15.
          C. The Deed of " the three mighty Men." 2 Samuel 5:18.
2 Samuel 23:13-17.
1 Chronicles 11:15-19.
1 Chronicles 14:9.
          D. David's Victory at Baal-perazim. 2 Samuel 5:19-21.
1 Chronicles 14:10-12.
     (2) The second Campaign. 2 Samuel 5:22-25.
1 Chronicles 14:13-17.
80. David's Alliance with Hiram of Tyre. 2 Samuel 5:11, 12.
1 Chronicles 14:1, 2.
81. Offensive Wars against the Philistines.  
     (1) A Summary of these Wars. 2 Samuel 8:1.
1 Chronicles 18:1.
     (2) The first Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:15-17a.
     (3) Withdrawal of David from active military Service. 2 Samuel 21:17b.
     (4) The second Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:18.
1 Chronicles 20:4.
     (5) The third Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:19.
1 Chronicles 20:5.
     (6) The fourth Campaign. 2 Samuel 21:20-22.
1 Chronicles 20:6-8.
82. The Ammonite-Syrian Campaign.  
     (1) David's Ambassadors insulted by the Ammonites. 2 Samuel 10:1-5.
1 Chronicles 19:1-5.
     (2) The Israelitish Victory under the Leadership of Joab. 2 Samuel 10:6-14.
1Chronicles 19:6-15.
83. The Syrian Campaign. 2 Samuel 10:15-19.
1Chronicles 19:16-19,
84. The second Ammonite Campaign.  
     (1) Joab lays Siege to Rabbah. 2 Samuel 11:1.
1Chronicles 20:1a.
     (2) David's Fall. 2 Samuel 11:2-27.
     (3) David's Repentance. 2 Samuel 12:1-24a.
     (4) The Capture of Rabbah. 2 Samuel 12:26-31 .
1Chronicles 20:1b-3.
85. The Campaign against Moab.  
     (1) The Conquest by David. 2 Samuel 8:2.
1Chronicles 18:2.
     (2) The Exploit of Benaiah. 2 Samuel 23:20a.
1 Chronicles 11:22a
86. Decisive Campaign against Hadadezer. 2 Samuel 8:3, 4, 7, 8.
1 Kings 11:[23b], 24a.
1 Kings 11:24b—Footnote.
1 Chronicles 18:3, 4, 7, 8.
87. Subjugation of Damascus. 2 Samuel 8:5, 6.
1 Chronicles 18:5, 6.
88. Submission of Hamath. 2 Samuel 8:9-11.
Chronicles 18:9-11a.
89. Subjugation of Edom. 2 Samuel 8:13, 14a.
1 Kings 11:15-17, [14b], 18.
1 Kings 11:19, 20—Footnote.
1 Chronicles 18:12, 13a.
90. Summary of David's Wars:the Nations conquered. 2 Samuel 8:[11d], 12, [11b], 14b.
1 Chronicles 18:11c,11b,13b.
91. List of David's Heroes.  
     (1) The " first " three.  
          A. Jashobeam. 2 Samuel 23:8.
1Chronicles 11:10, 11.
          B. Eleazar. 2 Samuel 23:9, 10.
1Chronicles 11:12.
          C. Shammah. 2 Samuel 23:11, 12.
1 Chronicles 11:13, 14.
     (2) The "three mighty Men."  
          A. Their Exploit at Bethlehem. [2 Samuel 23:13-17.]
[1 Chronicles 11:15-19.]
          B. Abishai. 2 Samuel 23:18, 19.
1Chronicles 11:20, 21.
          C. Benaiah. 2 Samuel 23:[20a], 20b-23.
1Chronicles 11:[22a], 22b-25.
     (3) The remaining Heroes. 2 Samuel 23:24-39.
1 Chronicles 11:26-47.
92. The Administration and Officers of the Kingdom during this Period. 2 Samuel 8:15-18.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17.
93. David's Song of Thanksgiving. 2 Samuel 22:1-51.
 
PART III.
 THE PERIOD OF REST.
94. Removal of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim.  
     (1) To the House of Obed-edom. 2 Samuel 6:1-11.
1Chronicles 13:1-14.
     (2) To Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 6:12-19a.
1Chronicles 15:1-16:3.
     (3) David's Hymn of Praise 1 Chronicles 16:4-36.
     (4) Concluding Statements. 2 Samuel 6:19b-23.
1 Chronicles 16:37-43.
95. The Promise of eternal Dominion to the House of David.  
     (1) David's Purpose to build a Temple to Jehovah. 2 Samuel 7:1-3.
1Chronicles 17:1, 2.
     (2) The Lord's Answer through Nathan. 2 Samuel 7:4-17.
1Chronicles 17:3-15.
     (3) David's Prayer and Thanksgiving. 2 Samuel 7:18-29.
1Chronicles 17:16-27.
96. David's Kindness towards Jonathan's Son, Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 9:1-13.
97. The Birth of Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:24b, 25.
98. David's Family in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 5:13-16.
1 Chronicles 3:5-9.
1 Chronicles 14:3-7.
 
PART IV.
 THE PERIOD OF INTERNAL DISSENSIONS.
I. Family Troubles.
99. Amnon's Crime. 2 Samuel 13:1-22.
100. Absalom's Vengeance. 2 Samuel 13:23-36.
101. Absalom's Flight and Sojourn in Geshur. 2 Samuel 13:37-39.
102. The Recall of Absalom.  
     (1) Joab's Stratagem. 2 Samuel 14:1-20.
     (2) Absalom's Return. 2 Samuel 14:21-24.
     (3) Absalom and his Family, 2 Samuel 14:25-27.
     (4) Absalom's Waiting in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 14:28.
     (5) Absalom's Readmission to Court. 2 Samuel 14:29-33.
103. Absalom stealing the Hearts of the Men of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:1-6.
   
II. National Calamities.
104. The three Years' Famine.  
     (1) The Execution of Saul's Grandsons. 2 Samuel 21:1-10.
     (2) The Burial of Saul and his Sons. 2 Samuel 21:11-14.
105. The three Days' Pestilence.  
     (1) David's Sin in numbering the People. 2 Samuel 24:1-9.
1 Chronicles 21:1-6.
     (2) The Choice of Punishments. 2 Samuel 24:10-14.
1 Chronicles 21:7-13.
     (3) The Pestilence. 2 Samuel 24:15-17.
1 Chronicles 21:14-17.
     (4) David purchases Araunah's Threshing-floor and erects an Altar. 2 Samuel 24:18-25.
1 Chronicles 21:18-30,
   
III. David's Final Arrangements.
106. Preparations for the Building of the Temple,  
     (1) The Temple Site chosen. 1 Chronicles 22:1.
     (2) David's Plans and Foresight. 1 Chronicles 22:2-5.
     (3) David's Charge to Solomon. 1 Chronicles 22:6-16.
     (4) David's Charge to the Princes. 1 Chronicles 22:17-19
107. The National Convention.  
     (1) The Convention summoned. 1 Chronicles 23:1a, 2.
     (2) Data concerning the Officials " gathered."  
          A. The Number and Distribution of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:3-5.
          B. The twenty-four Houses of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:6-23.
1 Chronicles 24:20-30a
          C. The Duties of the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23:24-32.
1 Chronicles 24:30b, 31.
          D. The twenty-four Courses of Priests. 1 Chronicles 24:1-19.
          E. The twenty-four Classes of Singers. 1 Chronicles 25:1-31.
          F. The Courses of the Doorkeepers. 1 Chronicles 26:1-19.
          G. The Officers of the Treasuries of " the House of God." 1 Chronicles 26:20-28.
          H. The Officers and Judges "for the outward Business." 1 Chronicles 26:29-32.
          I. The twelve Captains of the Army. 1 Chronicles 27:1-15.
          J. The Chiefs of the twelve Tribes. 1 Chronicles 27:16-24.
          K. The Overseers of the King's Treasuries and Possessions. 1 Chronicles 27:25-31.
          L. The Officers of State. 1 Chronicles 27:32-34.
     (3) The Convening into an Assembly of the secular Officials " gathered." 1 Chronicles 28:1.
     (4) The public Acts in National Convention.  
          A. David causes Solomon to be made King (first Time). 1 Chronicles 23:1b.
          B. David's Address. 1 Chronicles 28:2-8.
          C. David directs Solomon concerning the Building of the Temple. 1 Chronicles 28:9-21.
          D. Contributions of David and the Officials for the Building of the Temple. 1 Chronicles 29:1-9.
          E. David's Thanksgiving and Prayer. 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
     (5) Close of the Convention. 1 Chronicles 29:20-22a.
   
IV. Absalom's Rebellion.
108. The Outbreak of the Rebellion. 2 Samuel 15:7-12.
109. David's Flight.  
     (1) He hastily leaves Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 15:13-18.
     (2) Ittai's Fidelity. 2 Samuel 15:19-23.
     (3) The Priests and the Ark. 2 Samuel 15:24-29.
     (4) Hushai is sent back to the City. 2 Samuel 15:30-37a.
     (5) The lying Ziba and his Present 2 Samuel 16:1-4.
     (6) The Cursing of Shimei. 2 Samuel 16:5-14.
110. Absalom in Jerusalem.  
     (1) His Entrance into the City. 2 Samuel 15:37b.
2 Samuel 16:15.
     (2) Hushai meets Absalom. 2 Samuel 16:16-19.
     (3) The Counsels of Ahithophel. 2 Samuel 16:20-17:4.
     (4) Ahithophel's Counsel is thwarted by Hushai. 2 Samuel 17:5-14.
     (5) Hushai's Message to David. 2 Samuel 17:15-22.
     (6) Ahithophel's Suicide. 2 Samuel 17:23.
111. The Civil War.  
     (1) Absalom's Pursuit 2 Samuel 17:24-26.
     (2) The Reception of David at Mahanaim. 2 Samuel 17:27-29.
     (3) The Battle of Mount Ephraim. 2 Samuel 18:1-8.
     (4) Absalom is murdered by Joab. 2 Samuel 18:9-18.
     (5) The Tidings brought to David:his Grief for Absalom. 2 Samuel 18:19-33.
   
V. The Restoration of David's Authority.
112. Joab's Reproval of David's unworthy Grief. 2 Samuel 19:1-8a.
113. Negotiations for David's Recall. 2 Samuel 19:8b-14.
114. David's Return.  
     (1) The homeward March begins. 2 Samuel 19:15.
     (2) Shimei is pardoned. 2 Samuel 19:16-23.
     (3) The Meeting with Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:24-30.
     (4) Barzillai's Farewell. 2 Samuel 19:31-40a.
     (5) The Strife between Judah and Israel. 2 Samuel 19:40b-43.
115. Sheba's Insurrection.  
     (1) The Outbreak of the Revolt. 2 Samuel 20:1, 2.
     (2) David re-enters Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 20:3.
     (3) Joab, after murdering Amasa, pursues Sheba. 2 Samuel 20:4-14.
     (4) Siege of Abel of Beth-maacah, Death of Sheba, and End of the Rebellion. 2 Samuel 20:15-22.
116. The Officers of State after the Restoration. 2 Samuel 20:23-26.
   

VI. The Closing Days of David's Life.
117. David's failing Health:Abishag the Shunammite. 1 Kings 1:1-4.
118. Solomon is made King " the second Time."  
     (1) Adonijah attempts to seize the Kingdom. 1 Kings 1:5-10.
     (2) Nathan and Bath-sheba's counter Coup d' état. 1 Kings 1:11-37.
     (3) Solomon's second Anointing. 1 Kings 1:38-40.
1 Chronicles 29:22b.
     (4) Adonijah's Alarm and Submission. 1 Kings 1:41-53.
119. David's last prophetic Words. 2 Samuel 23:1-7.
120. David's last Words to Solomon. 1 Kings 2:1-9.
121. The Death of David. 2 Samuel 5:4, 5.
1 Kings 2:11, 10.
1 Chronicles 3:4b.
1 Chronicles 29:26-30.

Bible References taken from:
The World English Bible (WEB) is a Public Domain (no copyright) Modern English translation of the Holy Bible, based on the American Standard Versionof the Holy Bible first published in 1901, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament.
Book Navigation Title Page Preface Table of Contents Introduction The Books Analytical Outline Text of the Harmony Book I - Until the Founding of the Monarchy. ► Part 1 ► Part 2 Book II - The Reign of Saul. ► Part 1 ► Part 2 ► Part 3 Book III - The Reign of David. ► Part 1 ► Part 2 ► Part 3 ► Part 4 Book IV - The Reign of Solomon. ► Part 1 ► Part 2 ► Part 3 Book V - The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel. ► Part 1 ► Part 2 ► Part 3 Appendix Index

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