2 Samuel 1:17-27
“Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 20
September 21, 2025
2 Samuel 10
“Hanun seized David’s envoys, shaved off half the beard of each, cut off their garments in the middle at their waists, and sent them away.”
2 Samuel 9
“is there anyone remaining of the house of Saul to whom I may show the kindness of God?”
2 Samuel 8
“David attacked the Philistines and subdued them”
2 Samuel 7
“I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.”
2 Samuel 6
“David danced before the Lord with all his might”
2 Samuel 5
“they anointed David king over Israel”
2 Samuel 4
“his nurse picked him up and fled, and in her haste to flee it happened that he fell”
2 Samuel 3
“David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.”
2 Samuel 2
“the people of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah”