Part 10.1
David, King of Judah
David mourns Saul and Jonathan’s deaths, becomes king of Judah, faces conflict with Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth, and gradually strengthens his reign over Israel.
Part 10.2
Psalms and genealogy
Psalms of joy and trust. Genealogies from Adam to Israel’s tribes, focusing on Judah’s lineage, setting the foundation for David’s reign.
Part 10.3
Psalms and genealogy 2
Psalms of hope, restoration and God’s presence. Tribal genealogies highlighting Israel’s leaders and exiles
Part 10.4
Psalms and genealogy 3
Psalms of doubt and the need to trust God’s faithfulness, justice and mercy. Genealogy of the Levites, focusing on their priestly and musical duties
Part 10.5
Psalms and David’s rise
Psalms of obedience in light of God’s faithfulness. Israel’s tribes, Saul’s genealogy, his death, and David’s rise.
Part 10.6
David, King of Israel
David becomes king over all Israel, David’s mighty warriors gather and support his kingship. Psalms of God’s compassion
Part 10.7
David and the Ark
David brings the Ark to Jerusalem with great celebration, establishes worship, and appoints Levites to minister before the Ark. Psalms of God’s mercy
Part 10.8
Various Psalms
Psalms about blessing for the righteous, kingship of God, purity, suffering and deliverance, divine sovereignty and God’s reign over all creation.
Part 10.9
Various Psalms 2
Psalms of God’s faithfulness, kingship, covenant promises, call to worship and thanksgiving, remembering God’s mighty acts and enduring love for His people.
Part 10.10
God’s promise to David
David brings the Ark to Jerusalem, dances before God, and receives God’s covenant promising an eternal kingdom through his descendants.
Part 10.11
David and Mephibosheth
David wins victories, establishes justice, shows kindness to Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, Psalms of God’s justice, mercy, judgment, trust, and deliverance.
Part 10.12
David at war
David’s messengers are humiliated by Ammonites, leading to war; Israel defeats Ammon and their Aramean allies with God’s help.
Part 10.13
David and Bathsheba
David sins with Bathsheba, arranges Uriah’s death, faces Nathan’s rebuke; his child dies. Later, David captures Rabbah and wins victories.
Part 10.14
Absalom
Amnon assaults Tamar; Absalom avenges her and later rebels against David, forcing David to flee Jerusalem amid betrayal and rising conflict.
Part 10.15
Heavy is the crown
David endures humiliation and betrayal; Absalom’s rebellion grows but ends with his death in battle, bringing David deep grief despite his victory.
Part 10.16
Various Psalms 3
Psalms regarding the need to trust in God, plea for justice, and deliverance from enemies, steadfast faith, and God’s protection and judgment.
Part 10.17
David reigns
David mourns Absalom, restores his kingship, faces tribal tensions, quells Sheba’s rebellion, and resolves a famine by addressing Saul’s past bloodguilt with the Gibeonites.
Part 10.18
David remembers
David praises God for deliverance, recounts His faithfulness, lists his mighty warriors, and reflects on his just rule under God’s everlasting covenant.
Part 10.19
David’s choices
David’s census incites God’s judgment; a plague is averted by sacrifice. David prepares for Solomon’s temple, gathering resources and giving instructions for its construction.
Part 10.20
David looks ahead
David organizes the Levites, priests, and musicians into divisions, assigning duties for temple service, worship, and prophecy in preparation for Solomon’s reign.
Part 10.21
Various Psalms 4
Psalms that express trust, praise, gratitude, God’s intimate knowledge of us, prayers for help, and celebration of God’s greatness, faithfulness, and steadfast love.
Part 10.22
David’s final acts
David appoints gatekeepers, treasurers, and officials, organizes military divisions, gathers temple offerings, blesses God publicly, and charges Solomon to faithfully build the temple.