2 Samuel 1

Books of the Bible

2 Samuel 1 is the first chapter of the Second Book of Samuel in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and part of the Books of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible. It recounts David mourning the deaths of Saul and Saul's sons, especially Jonathan. The chapter belongs to a section covering 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 5, which records David's rise as king of Israel.

Book position: First chapter of the Second Book of Samuel
Main account: David mourns Saul and his sons, especially Jonathan
Narrative section: Part of the account of David's rise as king of Israel

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Article: 2 Samuel 1 (English Wikipedia)
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