2 Samuel by Samuel (-1900)

Name: 2 Samuel
Author: Samuel

2 Samuel is a work of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is the second book of the Books of Samuel, which is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that tell the history of Israel from the time of the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile. The book tells the story of King David, the second king of Israel, and his rise to power. It begins with the death of King Saul, David's predecessor, and his subsequent anointing as king. It then follows David's reign, including his military successes, his relationship with his family, and his relationship with God. The book also includes the story of David's son Absalom's rebellion against his father, and its tragic consequences. It ends with the death of David and the succession of his son Solomon to the throne. 2 Samuel is an important source for understanding the history of ancient Israel and the development of its monarchy. It is also an important source for understanding the relationship between God and his people, and the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.

By Samuel · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Mythology · 24 chapters · 20,557 words

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Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Samuel
Date: 1900 BCE
Language: English
Genres: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Mythology
Length: 20,557 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 695 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Religious Text — 2 Samuel is a book of the Bible, which is a collection of religious texts.
Historical Fiction — 2 Samuel is a narrative of the history of the Israelites, and thus is a form of historical fiction.
Mythology — 2 Samuel contains stories of the Israelites, which are a form of mythology.