How the Closing Structure of 2 Samuel Intentionally Revisits Both David’s Strengths and Weaknesses The final chapters of the Second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 21–24) form a carefully designed conclusion to the narrative of David. Rather than simply ending the story with David’s death, the writer arranges several episodes, … Continue reading How does the closing structure of 2 Samuel intentionally revisit both David’s strengths and weaknesses?