Latter-day Scriptures in a Year

2 Samuel 18; Psalms 27, 61-62, 70-71, 143-144 ●2 Samuel 18 The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim—Joab slays Absalom—Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son. ●Psalm 27 David says, The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage. ●Psalm 61 David finds shelter in the Lo...

2 Samuel 15-17; Psalms 3, 55 ●2 Samuel 15 Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people—David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem. ●2 Samuel 16 Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king—Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David—Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines. ●2 Samuel 17 Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s—David is w...

2 Samuel 13-14; Psalms 32, 33, 51, 103 ●2 Samuel 13 Amnon desires Tamar, his sister, and forces her—He is slain by Absalom’s command—Absalom flees to Geshur. ●2 Samuel 14 Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years—After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled. ●Psalm 32 David says, Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputes not iniquity—David acknow...

2 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 20 ●2 Samuel 9 David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul. ●2 Samuel 10 David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites—Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians. ●2 Samuel 11 David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah. ●2 Samuel 12 Na...

1 Chr 17-18; Ps 60, 46, 2, 110, 118 ● 1 Chronicles 17 Nathan first approves David’s building of a house of the Lord, then restrains him—David’s son will build the temple—The triumph of Israel is foretold—David thanks the Lord for His goodness to Israel. ● 1 Chronicles 18 David subdues all the adversaries of Israel and reigns in justice over the people. ● Psalm 60 David says that the Lord has scatt...

2 Samuel 6-8; Psalm 15, 36, 68, 131 ●2 Samuel 6 David takes the ark to the city of David—Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies—David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal. ●2 Samuel 7 David offers to build a house for the Lord—The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so—The Lord will establish David’s house and kingdom forever—David offers a p...

Psalms 132, 24, 105, 104 ●Psalm 132 A messianic psalm—Of the fruit of David’s loins will the Lord set One upon His throne—The Lord will bless Zion, and her Saints will shout for joy. ●Psalm 24 David testifies, The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof, he who has clean hands and a pure heart will ascend unto the hill of the Lord, and the Lord of Hosts is the King of Glory. ●Psalm 105 Make th...

1 Chronicles 13-16; Psalm 10 1 ●1 Chronicles 13 David fetches the ark from Kirjath-jearim—Uzza is slain by the Lord when he steadies the ark—The house of Obed-edom prospers because they care for the ark. ●1 Chronicles 14 David marries wives, begets children, and defeats the Philistines; his fame spreads to all nations. ●1 Chronicles 15 David prepares a place for the ark—The Levites bring the ark t...

1 Chronicles 11-12; Psalm 139 ●1 Chronicles 11 David is anointed king in Hebron—He takes Zion, the City of David—His valiant warriors are named and their deeds recounted. ●1 Chronicles 12 David’s mighty men are cataloged—The armies of the tribes of Israel join David at Hebron—Israel rejoices because of King David. ●Psalm 139 David says that the Lord knows all man’s thoughts and doings—He asks, Whe...

2 Samuel 5; Psalm 93, 95-99 ●2 Samuel 5 All Israel anoints David king—He takes Jerusalem and is blessed of the Lord—He conquers the Philistines. ●Psalm 93 The Lord reigns—He is from everlasting—Holiness adorns the house of the Lord forever. ●Psalm 95 Let us sing unto the Lord—Let us worship and bow down before Him—Israel provoked the Lord and failed to enter into His rest. ●Psalm 96 Sing praises u...

1 Chronicles 8-10 ●1 Chronicles 8 The sons and chief men of Benjamin are named. ●1 Chronicles 9 The inhabitants of Jerusalem are listed—The responsibilities of the Levites and the areas where they are to serve are listed—The family of Saul is named. ●1 Chronicles 10 The Philistines defeat Israel—Saul dies for his transgressions.

1 Chronicles 6-7 ●1 Chronicles 6 The sons of Levi, including David’s singers, are listed—The responsibilities of Aaron and his descendants are given—Levite cities are designated in the areas of the various tribes. ●1 Chronicles 7 The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 3-5; Psalm 78:36-72 ●1 Chronicles 3 David’s sons are named—The successors of Solomon to Jeconiah and beyond are listed. ●1 Chronicles 4 The families and descendants of Judah, Simeon, and others are chronicled—Various princes in their families are named. ●1 Chronicles 5 The sons of Joseph received Reuben’s birthright—Judah and his descendants became rulers in Israel—The line of Reuben...

Psalm s 43, 44, 45, 49, 78 (part), 84, 85, 87 ●Ps 43 The righteous praise God and cry, Send out Thy light and Thy truth. ●Ps 44 The Saints praise the Lord and boast in His name forever—They are persecuted, maligned, and considered as sheep for the slaughter. ●Ps 45 A messianic psalm—The Messiah is fairer than the children of men—He is anointed with the oil of gladness above His fellows—His name wi...

Psalm 10, 14, & 21; 1 Chr 1-2 ●Psalm 10 David speaks of various acts of the wicked—God is not in their thoughts—But the Lord is King forever and ever—He will judge the fatherless and oppressed. ●Psalm 14 David says, The fool has said in his heart, there is no God—Israel will rejoice in the day of restoration. ●Psalm 21 A messianic psalm of David—He tells of the glory of the great King—The King...

2 Samuel 1-4; Psalm 6 ●2 Samuel 1 David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan—He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul—David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song. ●2 Samuel 2 David is anointed king over the house of Judah—Ishbosheth becomes the king of Israel—David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel. ●2 Samuel 3 The houses of David and Saul engage in a l...

Psalms 4, 18, 121, 123-125, & 128-130 ●Psalm 4 victory over the Amalekites ●Psalm 18 David praises God for His greatness and preserving care ●Psalm 121 help comes from the Lord; He keeps Israel ●Psalms 123-125 pleads for mercy; help is in the Lord; trust in the Lord ●Psalms 128-130 fear the Lord; confound Zion haters; forgive us

Psalm 58, 63, 108, 7; & 1 Samuel 28-31 ● Psalm 58 David reproves wicked judges—They go astray and speak lies. ● Psalm 63 David thirsts for God, whom he praises with joyful lips. ● Psalm 108 David praises and exalts God—Judah (via Christ) is the Lord’s lawgiver. ● Psalm 7 David trusts in the Lord, who will judge the people—God is angry with the wicked. ●1 st Samuel 28 Saul inquires of the witch...

1 Samuel 24-27; Psalm 43, 57 ●1 Samuel 24 David finds Saul in a cave and spares his life—Saul confesses that David is more righteous than he—David swears that he will not cut off the seed of Saul. ●1 Samuel 25 Samuel dies—Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food—Abigail intercedes, saves Nabal, and gives David a present—David is pacified, Nabal dies, and David marries Abigail. ●1 Samuel 26...

Psalms 13, 16, 17, 31, 54, & 140 ● Ps 140 & 31 David in Keilah ● Ps 13 David goes to Ziph fleeing Saul ● Ps 17 David's last meeting with his friend Jonathan ● Ps 54 betrayed by the Ziphites, David escapes to En-gedi ● Ps 16 David dwelt at En-gedi and History of the Joseph Smith Translation (JST)

Psalms 35, 52, 109; 1 Samuel 23 ●Psalm 35 David complains of his enemies and their wrong dealings—He asks the Lord to judge him according to his righteousness. ●Psalm 52 David says that wicked tongues devise mischief and the wicked trust in riches—The Saints trust in the mercy of God forever. ●Psalm 109 David speaks of the cursings due to the wicked and deceitful—He prays that his enemies will be...

1 Samuel 21-22; Psalm 34, 56, 64, 141, 142 ●1 Samuel 21 David gets help from Ahimelech the priest—He eats the shewbread—He goes to Gath, where he pretends madness. ●1 Samuel 22 David gains followers—He goes from one place to another, fleeing from Saul—Saul slays the priests who showed kindness to David. ●Psalm 34 David blesses the Lord at all times—He counsels, Keep your tongue from evil; do good...

Psalms 5, 11, 12, 22, 23, 26, 59 ●Ps 5 David asks the Lord to hear his voice—The Lord hates workers of iniquity—He blesses and shields the righteous. ●Ps 11 David rejoices that the Lord is in His holy temple—The Lord tests the righteous and hates the wicked. ●Ps 12 David decries flattering lips and proud tongues—He says, The words of the Lord are pure words. ●Ps 22 A messianic psalm of David—He fo...

Psalms 8, 9, & 19; 1 Samuel 18-20 ● Psalm 19 David testifies, The heavens declare the glory of God, the law of the Lord is perfect, and the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. ● Psalm 8 A messianic psalm of David—He says that babes and children praise the Lord—He asks, What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? ● Psalm 9 A messianic psalm of David—He praises the Lord for r...

1 Samuel 15-17; Psalm 39 ●1 Samuel 15 Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have—He saves some animals to sacrifice—Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice—Samuel destroys Agag. ●1 Samuel 16 The Lord chooses David of Bethlehem as king—He is anointed by Samuel—Saul chooses David as his companion and armor bearer. ●1 Samuel 17 Israel...