1 Samuel
Israel demands a king, who ends up disappointing the Lord and the Israelites. Saul dies.
chapter 1
chapter 1
Hannah’s prayers are answered after many years of barrenness, and she gives birth to a son. She[...]
chapter 2
Hannah gives thanks to Yahweh by reciting a thanksgiving song. The sons of Eli corrupt the[...]
chapter 3
Yahweh appears to Samuel and informs him of the fall of Eli’s house. Although reluctant, Samuel[...]
chapter 4
After being defeated by the Philistines, Eli’s sons were killed, and the Ark of the Covenant was[...]
chapter 5
The Philistines placed the ark in their temple, and their god fell on his face before the Ark. The[...]
chapter 6
The Philistines sent back the ark with guilt offerings. They took it to the people of Beth[...]
chapter 7
Samuel implores the Israelites to abandon their false gods, and when they obeyed, God was by their[...]
chapter 8
The sons of Samuel become corrupt leaders, and the people tell him they want a King. Samuel warned[...]
chapter 9
Samuel happens to meet Saul, who is looking for his father’s missing donkeys. Samuel invites[...]
chapter 10
Samuel anointed Saul as King, and the spirit of the Lord came upon Saul who prophesied. These[...]
chapter 11
The Ammonites wage war against the people of Jabesh Gilead. Saul gathers 330,000 soldiers who[...]
chapter 12
Samuel gave a harsh warning in his old age. He criticized the people for requesting a king. He[...]
chapter 13
In revenge, the Philistines prepare to attack Israel. Saul then gathers an army and offers a[...]
chapter 14
Jonathan leaves the Israelites’ camp and kills twenty Philistine soldiers. The Philistines are[...]
chapter 15
Samuel commands Saul to kill all the Amalekites, including men, women, and children. Saul spared[...]
chapter 16
Yahweh sends out Samuel on a mission to anoint a future king, Jesse’s son by the name David. [...]
chapter 17
A mighty Philistine warrior named Goliath ridiculed and challenged the Israelites. David traveled[...]
chapter 18
Saul was jealous of David’s military prowess and planned to kill him. After failing several[...]
chapter 19
Jonathan warned David about Saul’s intentions, and he failed to kill him. Michal helps David flee[...]
chapter 20
David and Jonathan make an agreement. Saul is angry with David when he fails to show up for the[...]
chapter 21
David convinced the priest Ahimelech to give him Goliath’s sword and consecrated bread. David[...]
chapter 22
Around 400 men join David, who escapes from the Philistines. All but one priest called Abiathar[...]
chapter 23
The Philistines attacked Keilah but were driven away by David. Saul came to Keilah, and David fled.[...]
chapter 24
Saul relentlessly went after David. Instead of killing him, David cut off a piece of Saul’s robe[...]
