Day 45, 5/8/09

2 Sam 8- Lists the people David assigned as officials and his post-Philistine victories.

2 Sam 9- David shows kindness and treats Mephibosheth (Saul's crippled son) as his own.

2 Sam 10- Hanun (Ammonite leader)humiliates David's servants. David then defeats Amnon and Syria.

2 Sam 11- David lusts for married Bathsheba, has her husband killed and marries her.

2 Sam 12- David rebuked by Nathan for his sin. Bathsheba gives birth to Solomon.

2 Sam 13- Absalom flees after murdering his brother Amnon for raping their sister Tamar.

2 Sam 14- Joab utilizes a "woman of Tekoa" to speak to David on Absalom's behalf.