1 Samuel
Israel demands a king, who ends up disappointing the Lord and the Israelites. Saul dies.
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 Shemesh,[...]
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 Saul[...]
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 also[...]
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. Saul[...]
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 are[...]
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[...]
Chapter 25
Samuel died, and David asked Nabal for provisions, for which he refused and insulted David. God[...]
Chapter 26
Saul chased after David, who sneaked into his chambers and stole his personal items, including[...]
Chapter 27
David fled to Philistia, where he lived among them to escape Saul. While there, David secretly[...]
Chapter 28
The Philistines gathered for war against the Israelites. Saul requested a medium to call Samuel. He[...]
Chapter 29
David and the Philistines prepare to attack the Israelites. However, David’s loyalty is[...]
Chapter 30
On reaching home in Ziklag, David, and his men find their possessions stolen, homes burned, and[...]
Chapter 31
The Philistines attacked and fought the Israelites. Saul’s sons were killed, and Saul committed[...]
