A Sad and Gracious Song

David’s song illustrates profound respect for God’s sovereignty and gracious forgiveness for those who had harmed him. In part 1 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 1.

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Study Notes

Overview of 2 Samuel

1. David at Hebron (Chs. 1-4)
2. David’s Success (Chs. 5-10)
3. David’s Sin (Chs. 11-21)
4. David’s Final Years (Chs. 22-24)

Understanding the Text

1. David at Hebron (1:1 – 4:12)
   1. Lament for Saul and Jonathan (1:1-27)
      1. Report of the Deaths of Saul and Jonathan (1:1-16)
      2. David’s Sad and Gracious Song (1:17-27)

Principles from the Text

• Deception can result in disastrous consequences
• God’s sovereign will cannot be thwarted
• Reliance on God’s sovereignty can enable a person to graciously forgive

Applying the Text

• Is your life characterized by integrity or deceit?
• Are you resting in God’s sovereign control over the people and circumstances of your life?
• Do you forgive, love and pray for your enemies?