Building off his monumental commentary on 1 Samuel, Andrew Steinmann continues his work on this single Hebrew book with the Concordia Commentary on 2 Samuel. The Book of 2 Samuel begins with David being made King of Judah and then walks through his reign—including his defeat of the Philistines, his sins of adultery and murder, and the threats against his life.
Throughout the narrative of David’s life, the promise of the Son of David is proclaimed again and again. As the lowly shepherd from Bethlehem is anointed to be king of Israel, we are given a Christological type that foreshadows the life, ministry, and eternal reign of the crucified and risen Jesus. Even David’s notorious sins serve to demonstrate the forgiveness God freely bestows on us through David's Son and Lord.
