2 Samuel covers which figure?

• A. Samuel
• B. David
• C. Solomon
• D. Nathan

Answer: (A)

In this book, the focus is on a single figure: David. The narrative continues from the events of the preceding volume and centers on David’s rise to power, his consolidation of the kingdom, and his life as king, including both his victories and his failures. You’ll see how he unites Israel, makes Jerusalem the capital, and faces personal and political challenges, all of which shape the trajectory of Israel’s history. While Samuel appears as an important figure earlier in the story and Nathan speaks to David in key moments, the overall arc of 2 Samuel is driven by David’s reign rather than by Samuel, Solomon, or Nathan as the main subject. Solomon appears later in the royal narrative, and Nathan is a prophetic voice within David’s story, not the central figure of the book.