Name Name – Samuel, the last of the judges Author & Date Author & Date – Author unknown – Probably B.C.
Structure Structure – Chapters 1-7: David established – Chapters 8-12: David the warrior-king Chapter 9: Mephibosheth Chapter 9: Mephibosheth Chapters 11-12: David & Bathsheba Chapters 11-12: David & Bathsheba – Chapters 13-20: Absalom – Chapters 21-24: Epilogue
Significant themes & theology Significant themes & theology – Sin is costly – Godly people sin – God is faithful
2 Samuel 9 2 Samuel 9 – A boy damaged – A promise kept – An outcast included