Sermons on 2 Samuel 1

4 sermons preach from 2 Samuel 1 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

Paraphrase: the Bible says Jonathan's love for David was greater than the love of a woman (David's lament about Jonathan's love).
2 Samuel 1:26 · as preached in “Sunday, May 31, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service” at Solid Rock Baptist Church of Los Angeles

2 Samuel 1:1-6

1 sermon

After the death of Saul, David remained two days in Ziklag; on the third day a man from Saul's camp came with torn clothes and dirt on his head and reported that Saul and his son Jonathan were dead.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:4

1 sermon

How did it go? Tell me. (David asks the messenger in verse 4)

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:5-10

1 sermon

Reading 2 Samuel 1:5-10 — the Amalekite's report: Saul was leaning on his spear, asked to be killed, and the man claimed he killed him and took his crown and armor.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:5

1 sermon

And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:6

1 sermon

And he answered, the people fled from battle, and also many of the people have fallen are dead, and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:8

1 sermon

The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his three sons.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:11-12

1 sermon

Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them... And they mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:14-16

1 sermon

David's rebuke and order: "You put your hand on the Lord's anointed? You touched God's chosen man? Execute him."

2 Samuel 1 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Hears of Saul's Death) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.

2 Samuel 1:14

1 sermon

David said, 'How is it you are not afraid, not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?'

1 Samuel 31 Bible Study (The Death of Saul) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Verse-by-verse study of 1 Samuel 31 that recounts Saul’s death and draws spiritual lessons about God’s sovereignty, the danger of seeking human honor, the value of a holy fear of God, the mystery of righteous suffering, and the hope of God’s faithful remnant and Christ’s deliverance.

2 Samuel 1:17-18

1 sermon

And beginning here in verse 17... verse 18, called the book of Jashar.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:17

1 sermon

David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and Jonathan his son and he said that it should be taught to the people of Judah.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:17-27

1 sermon

David's eulogy over Saul and Jonathan — Saul's sins are not mentioned; David refused to bring up his sins.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:19

1 sermon

“Your glory, your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places; how the mighty have fallen,” (chorus of the song).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:20

1 sermon

“Tell it not in Gath; publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice.”

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:21

1 sermon

"You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew nor rain upon you, nor fields of offerings; for there the shield of the mighty was defiled" (David's lament).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:22-24

1 sermon

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty: the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty; Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:23

1 sermon

“They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions,” (describing Saul's/Israel's might).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:24

1 sermon

He even calls the daughters of Israel, verse 24, to weep over Saul because there was a time where his success as a leader personally affected them.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:25

1 sermon

“Look at verse 25 — how the mighty have fallen,” (referring to the lament's refrain).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:25-27

1 sermon

How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle; Jonathan lies slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of woman. How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war perished.

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:26

2 sermons

Paraphrase: the Bible says Jonathan's love for David was greater than the love of a woman (David's lament about Jonathan's love).

Sunday, May 31, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

Pastor Emeritus Clarence Dale Devereaux preaches on Ephesians 6:12–18, urging the church to recognize and engage the spiritual battle with the whole armor of God, persistent prayer, active witness, forgiveness, and living out the gospel.

“the love he knew from Jonathan surpassed that of woman” (paraphrase of David's lament).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

2 Samuel 1:27

1 sermon

“Look at verse 27 — how the mighty have fallen,” (reiterating the song's theme).

2 Samuel 1 (Part 2) Bible Study (David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

A Bible study on David’s public lament for Saul and Jonathan that draws pastoral lessons about honoring leaders and enemies, the destructive power of sin, the discipline of guarding speech, the value of deep friendships, and the priority of worship and dependence on Christ.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.