History · Old Testament
2 Samuel
2 Samuel has 24 chapters and 695 verses. Its verses carry 5,204 cross-references to other passages (1,401 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 63 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Psalms, 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
When was 2 Samuel written, and by whom?
Traditionally its author is unknown; it is dated, 930–722 BC (974–726 BC in the Traditional reckoning); many scholars date it 620–550 BC.
Its events are set in 1010–971 BC, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
2 Samuel on the timeline
- David becomes king 1010 BC
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in 2 Samuel
- 2 Samuel 12:13 56 strong links
- 2 Samuel 7:13 39 strong links
- 2 Samuel 7:14 37 strong links
- 2 Samuel 5:2 33 strong links
- 2 Samuel 14:14 32 strong links
- 2 Samuel 22:3 32 strong links
- 2 Samuel 7:16 31 strong links
- 2 Samuel 7:12 29 strong links
Which books does 2 Samuel connect to most?
- Psalms 393
- 1 Samuel 243
- 1 Chronicles 182
- 1 Kings 140
- Genesis 87
- Isaiah 78
- Proverbs 76
- Matthew 60
- Deuteronomy 56
- Exodus 54
- Judges 49
- Joshua 49
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.