2 Samuel - Caput 2

2 Samuel 2.1 igitur post haec consuluit David Dominum dicens num ascendam in unam de civitatibus Iuda et ait Dominus ad eum ascende dixitque David quo ascendam et respondit ei in Hebron 2 Samuel 2.2 ascendit ergo David et duae uxores eius Ahinoem Iezrahelites et Abigail uxor Nabal Carmeli 2 Samuel 2.3 sed et viros qui erant cum eo duxit David singulos cum domo sua et manserunt in oppidis Hebron 2 Samuel 2.4 veneruntque viri Iuda et unxerunt ibi David ut regnaret super domum Iuda et nuntiatum est David quod viri Iabesgalaad sepelissent Saul 2 Samuel 2.5 misit ergo David nuntios ad viros Iabesgalaad dixitque ad eos benedicti vos Domino qui fecistis misericordiam hanc cum domino vestro Saul et sepelistis eum 2 Samuel 2.6 et nunc retribuet quidem vobis Dominus misericordiam et veritatem sed et ego reddam gratiam eo quod feceritis verbum istud 2 Samuel 2.7 confortentur manus vestrae et estote filii fortitudinis licet enim mortuus sit dominus vester Saul tamen me unxit domus Iuda regem sibi 2 Samuel 2.8 Abner autem filius Ner princeps exercitus Saul tulit Hisboseth filium Saul et circumduxit eum per Castra 2 Samuel 2.9 regemque constituit super Galaad et super Gesuri et super Iezrahel et super Ephraim et super Beniamin et super Israhel universum 2 Samuel 2.10 quadraginta annorum erat Hisboseth filius Saul cum regnare coepisset super Israhel et duobus annis regnavit sola autem domus Iuda sequebatur David 2 Samuel 2.11 et fuit numerus dierum quos commoratus est David imperans in Hebron super domum Iuda septem annorum et sex mensuum 2 Samuel 2.12 egressusque Abner filius Ner et pueri Hisboseth filii Saul de Castris in Gabaon 2 Samuel 2.13 porro Ioab filius Sarviae et pueri David egressi sunt et occurrerunt eis iuxta piscinam Gabaon et cum in unum convenissent e regione sederunt hii ex una parte piscinae et illi ex altera 2 Samuel 2.14 dixitque Abner ad Ioab surgant pueri et ludant coram nobis et respondit Ioab surgant 2 Samuel 2.15 surrexerunt ergo et transierunt numero duodecim de Beniamin ex parte Hisboseth filii Saul et duodecim de pueris David 2 Samuel 2.16 adprehensoque unusquisque capite conparis sui defixit gladium in latus contrarii et ceciderunt simul vocatumque est nomen loci illius ager Robustorum in Gabaon 2 Samuel 2.17 et ortum est bellum durum satis in die illa fugatusque est Abner et viri Israhel a pueris David 2 Samuel 2.18 erant autem ibi tres filii Sarviae Ioab et Abisai et Asahel porro Asahel cursor velocissimus fuit quasi unus ex capreis quae morantur in silvis 2 Samuel 2.19 persequebatur autem Asahel Abner et non declinavit ad dexteram sive ad sinistram omittens persequi Abner 2 Samuel 2.20 respexit itaque Abner post tergum suum et ait tune es Asahel qui respondit ego sum 2 Samuel 2.21 dixitque ei Abner vade ad dextram sive ad sinistram et adprehende unum de adulescentibus et tolle tibi spolia eius noluit autem Asahel omittere quin urgueret eum 2 Samuel 2.22 rursumque locutus est Abner ad Asahel recede noli me sequi ne conpellar confodere te in terra et levare non potero faciem meam ad Ioab fratrem tuum 2 Samuel 2.23 qui audire contempsit et noluit declinare percussit ergo eum Abner aversa hasta in inguine et transfodit et mortuus est in eodem loco omnesque qui transiebant per locum in quo ceciderat Asahel et mortuus erat subsistebant 2 Samuel 2.24 persequentibus autem Ioab et Abisai fugientem Abner sol occubuit et venerunt usque ad collem Aquaeductus qui est ex adverso vallis et itineris deserti in Gabaon 2 Samuel 2.25 congregatique sunt filii Beniamin ad Abner et conglobati in unum cuneum steterunt in summitate tumuli unius 2 Samuel 2.26 et exclamavit Abner ad Ioab et ait num usque ad internicionem tuus mucro desaeviet an ignoras quod periculosa sit desperatio usquequo non dicis populo ut omittat persequi fratres suos 2 Samuel 2.27 et ait Ioab vivit Dominus si locutus fuisses mane recessisset populus persequens fratrem suum 2 Samuel 2.28 insonuit ergo Ioab bucina et stetit omnis exercitus nec persecuti sunt ultra Israhel neque iniere certamen 2 Samuel 2.29 Abner autem et viri eius abierunt per campestria tota nocte illa et transierunt Iordanem et lustrata omni Bethoron venerunt ad Castra 2 Samuel 2.30 porro Ioab reversus omisso Abner congregavit omnem populum et defuerunt de pueris David decem et novem viri excepto Asahele 2 Samuel 2.31 servi autem David percusserunt de Beniamin et de viris qui erant cum Abner trecentos sexaginta qui et mortui sunt 2 Samuel 2.32 tuleruntque Asahel et sepelierunt eum in sepulchro patris sui in Bethleem et ambulaverunt tota nocte Ioab et viri qui erant cum eo et in ipso crepusculo pervenerunt in Hebron

2 Samuel : Caput 2

Reflection on 2 Samuel Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of 2 Samuel plunges us into the heart of the early reign of David and the unification of Israel. This strategic text reveals David's anointing as king of Judah and Ish-Bosheth's coronation over Israel, as well as the resulting conflicts. It addresses crucial themes such as divided leadership, tribal loyalties, and the challenges of national unification.

The Tragedy of Civil War

The tragic and devastating Battle of Gibeon illustrates the human and spiritual cost of civil war. It reminds us of the importance of peace and unity within our community. In this context, we invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on the principles of governance and reconciliation highlighted in this fundamental chapter of the establishment of David's kingdom.

Biblical Passages for Meditation

1 Corinthians 1:10: "Brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I implore you all to agree with one another in what you say, so that there may be no divisions among you, but that you may all be united in one mind and one opinion." This verse emphasizes the importance of unity, in contrast to the division between the house of Saul and the house of David.

Proverbs 16:7: "When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to live at peace with him." This proverb reflects David's rise to the throne, where he gradually gains the support of his people.

Matthew 12:25: "Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, 'Every kingdom divided against itself will be brought to ruin, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.'" This statement by Jesus echoes the division of Israel, illustrated in 2 Samuel 2, between the supporters of David and those of Ish-bosheth.

Ephesians 4:3: "Make every effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." This verse calls us to work for unity, contrasting with the conflicts that arise in 2 Samuel 2 between the houses of David and Saul.

James 3:16: "For where envy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every kind of evil." This passage highlights the conflicts and violence that emerge in 2 Samuel 2, consequences of excessive political ambition.

Conclusion

Reading 2 Samuel chapter 2, enriched by these biblical passages, invites us to reflect on the challenges of unity and peace within our community. May we, like David, seek to bring people together and promote reconciliation in our lives and relationships.