Second Samuel Research Paper

2nd Samuel The key themes of the book of Samuel was recorded as only one of the original ancient Hebrew manuscript Bible. It was the first version that divided into two parts and named after the main character, the prophet Samuel, and not clamied author. Also was referred to as the First and Second Books of Kingdoms. 1 Samuel was a biography of his life and the “acts of King David” but some scholars believe that this book contains Deutronomistic history and was said to have been written by Gad and Nathan. 2 Samuel was the prosperity and victories of King David’s sins, actions, punishment, intercession, and sacrifice. His role as the author, main character, and as a prophet of known from Dan to Beersheba, who had the biggest influence on King

The name Elah in Hebrew is derived from Terebinth tress. This Elah valley was very important to almost all the cost cities and also to Judah and all its cities which include Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Hebron. This valley is Biblically known because it is the place where David slew Goliath. Furthermore, the location of this valley is designated in the Biblical map as the Red Square. The Bible also identifies several sites located around the valley that were used by Philistines and Israelites when watching the battle between David and Goliath. The sites included; Azekah, Shaaraim, and Socoh. Goliath was from the Gath city and he was a Philistine giant. He challenged Saul’s soldiers but no one was brave enough to challenge him. However, David volunteered to challenge him and Goliath mocked him; but because David believed that his God would not fail him he faced the giant with a sling and a stone that killed him. After Goliath’s soldiers saw that their hero was dead they all fled away. After that event David became a great hero. In addition, after David became the king, his soldier’s used the same route when capturing Bethlehem. King Ahaz also used the same route when capturing Socoh and the villages that surrounded it. Babylonians passed the valley of Elah under King Nebuchadnezzar when they defeated Judah (Hindson, & Yates,