2nd Samuel, recounts the pivotal early years of King David's reign following the death of King Saul. It details David's ascension to power over Judah and then all Israel, marked by both triumphs and profound personal failings. The text includes narratives of battles, political intrigue, David's sin with Bathsheba and its consequences, and the rebellion led by his son Absalom, ultimately culminating in Absalom's death and David's return to Jerusalem. The source also features David's song of praise to the Lord and a list of his mighty men, concluding with a divinely prompted census that leads to a plague and David's atonement.