In the final chapter, King David is guilty of one more sin, and the nation pays the price. It is an incredible story reminding us that faithfulness must persevere to the end.

There is nothing quite as interesting or important as a person's last words. In chapter 23, King David offers his final testament and it is worth the read.

Chapter 22 is one of the greatest poems in Scripture, echoing Psalm 18. Does your hope rest in the Lord?

The final four chapters help to rebuild David's bruised reputation. But they also contain some important lessons we can apply today. Here we look at the famine and fighting in chapter 21.