SUMMARY OF THE BIBLE
2 Samuel chapters 22-24
Chapter 22
The prominent theme of first poem, comprising verses 2–20, is the rescue of David from his enemies, with the help of God, in the imagery of a rock as a place of refuge (verses 2–4), and as a theophany (verses 8–20) that God responded to his cry of help (verse 7) when he was in distress at the hands of the enemies
lessons
David's conclusion after all the many things he had seen in his life was to praise God. He did this. He did it sincerely. In Revelation we learn that God's endvision for all creation is that we will worship Him.
Chapter 23
David says that the spirit of God speaks through him, saying that a ruler who rules his people justly is like sunlight in the morning, or like a sun in a cloudless sky, its light gleaming off of the recently fallen rain on the land. He asks rhetorically if his house isn't a bit like this ideal image of just rulership.
Lessons
David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost—Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God—David's mighty men are named and their deeds extolled.
Chapter 24
it records that David was determined to number, or count, the people in Israel. The record states that the Lord was displeased with him for doing this. Apparently, David was numbering the people to see how successful he really was as king.
lesson
Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands” (2 Samuel 24:14). God is merciful and just, yet He loves us too much to let our sin go unpunished. God is merciful and just, yet He loves us too much to let our sin go unpunished
