David is also prominent in this book, mostly as the hero who defeated Goliath and then as the fugitive being pursued by King Saul. 2 Samuel covers the reign of King David, and includes not only his commendable acts as Israel's greatest king, but also his failings and sins which included his adultery with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-5), his murderous scheme to get rid of her husband (2 Samuel 11:6-27)