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This commentary on 2 Samuel gives a brief explanation of the text and then shows how these events have direct and profound application to our lives today, having been recorded “for our instruction” (1 Corinthians 10:11). It also reveals how every event points to the coming of Jesus Christ (Luke 24:27), the final and ultimate leader of God’s people.

is that it points us to the gospel of Christ. When David is forgiven, we are reminded that there is hope for the worst of sinners who repents (Ps. 32; 51). Even those who have been sexually immoral or have committed murder (or abortion) are offered a way back to God, who offers forgiveness to repentant sinners. Finally, the failure of David, the best king Israel could produce, reminds us that no earthly hero will suffice. In 1 Samuel God’s people were looking for a worthy leader. Eli, Samuel, and
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