The Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Samuel

William Garden Blaikie’s The Expositor''s Bible: The Second Book of Samuel is a thoughtful and comprehensive commentary on the biblical text that covers the reign of King David one of the most significant figures in the Old Testament. The Second Book of Samuel chronicles David’s rise to power after the death of Saul his consolidation of the kingdom and the successes and challenges that marked his reign including personal and political turmoil. Blaikie explores the triumphs of David such as his establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel his military victories and his deep devotion to God as well as his profound failures including the sin with Bathsheba and the internal strife within his family. He delves into the complexities of David’s character portraying him as a flawed yet faithful servant of God who experiences the consequences of his actions.