Talking the Talk

Pete Wilcox is Dean of Liverpool Cathedral. He has previously published two books: Living the Dream: Joseph for Today (2007) and Walking the Walk: the Rise of King David for Today (2009). He has a doctorate from Oxford in historical and systematic theology (1993), and has published numerous essays or articles in theological and church historical journals and books, mostly on either Old Testament subjects or the theology of John Calvin.

• IntroductionAct 1: The Rule of David Established1. 2 Samuel 5.11-25 David Established as King2. 2 Samuel 6.1-23 David and the Ark3. 2 Samuel 7.1-29 David and his House4. 2 Samuel 8.1-18 David and his EnemiesAct 2: The Rule of David Threatened5. 2 Samuel 9.1-13 David and Mephibosheth6. 2 Samuel 10.1-19 David and the Arameans7. 2 Samuel 11.1-27 David and Bathsheba8. 2 Samuel 12.1-31 David and Solomon9. 2 Samuel 13.1-39 Tamar and Absalom10. 2 Samuel 14.1-33 David and the Wise Woman11. 2 Samuel 15.1-37 The Rebellion of Absalom12. 2 Samuel 16.1-23 David and Absalom13. 2 Samuel 17.1-29 Absalom and Ahithophel14. 2 Samuel 18.1-33 The Death of Absalom15. 2 Samuel 19.1-43 David Resumes his Kingship16. 2 Samuel 20.1-26 The Scoundrel ShebaAct 3: The Rule of David Reviewed17. 2 Samuel 21.1-14 David and the Gibeonites18. 2 Samuel 21.15-22 David and his Servants19. 2 Samuel 22.1-51 David’s Song20. 2 Samuel 23.1-7 David’s Last Words21. 2 Samuel 23.8-39 David and his Warriors22. 2 Samuel 24.1-25 David and the CensusAct 4: The Rule of David Ended23. 1 Kings 1.1-53 David and Adonijah24. 1 Kings 2.1-11 The Death of DavidConcluding ReflectionsIndex

'This attractive commentary, with as many questions left open as sensitive proposals offered, is very warmly recommended.' Graeme Auld, the Expository Times, vol 123, no 3, December 2011