BOOK IX.

_The Reigns of David and Solomon._

CHAP. I. David’s Reign at Hebron CHAP. II. David’s Reign at Jerusalem CHAP. III. David’s Army, his Conquests, his Sin CHAP. IV. The Rebellion of Absalom CHAP. V. Close of David’s reign FOOTNOTE. _David’s Work and Character_ CHAP. VI. Accession of Solomon CHAP. VII. The Building of the Temple CHAP. VIII. Solomon’s reign continued