On the character of the works alluded to, see the Introduction to Chronicles.

Gad the seer - Gad is not given the same title here as S…

Now the acts of David the king, first and last. —Literally, And the words (dibrê) of David the king, the former and the latter…

Now the acts of David the king, first and last
All that he did that was memorable, both before he was king, and when…

When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to witness David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repent…