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1 Samuel

Israel demands a king, who ends up disappointing the Lord and the Israelites. Saul dies.

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Chapter 1

Hannah’s prayers are answered after many years of barrenness, and she gives birth to a son. She[...]

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Chapter 2

Hannah gives thanks to Yahweh by reciting a thanksgiving song. The sons of Eli corrupt the[...]

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Chapter 3

Yahweh appears to Samuel and informs him of the fall of Eli’s house. Although reluctant, Samuel[...]

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Chapter 4

After being defeated by the Philistines, Eli’s sons were killed, and the Ark of the Covenant was[...]

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Chapter 5

The Philistines placed the ark in their temple, and their god fell on his face before the Ark. The[...]

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Chapter 6

The Philistines sent back the ark with guilt offerings. They took it to the people of Beth Shemesh,[...]

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Chapter 7

Samuel implores the Israelites to abandon their false gods, and when they obeyed, God was by their[...]

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Chapter 8

The sons of Samuel become corrupt leaders, and the people tell him they want a King. Samuel warned[...]

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Chapter 9

Samuel happens to meet Saul, who is looking for his father’s missing donkeys. Samuel invites Saul[...]

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Chapter 10

Samuel anointed Saul as King, and the spirit of the Lord came upon Saul who prophesied. These[...]

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Chapter 11

The Ammonites wage war against the people of Jabesh Gilead. Saul gathers 330,000 soldiers who[...]

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Chapter 12

Samuel gave a harsh warning in his old age. He criticized the people for requesting a king. He also[...]

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Chapter 13

In revenge, the Philistines prepare to attack Israel. Saul then gathers an army and offers a[...]

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Chapter 14

Jonathan leaves the Israelites’ camp and kills twenty Philistine soldiers. The Philistines are[...]

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Chapter 15

Samuel commands Saul to kill all the Amalekites, including men, women, and children. Saul spared[...]

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Chapter 16

Yahweh sends out Samuel on a mission to anoint a future king, Jesse’s son by the name David. Saul[...]

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Chapter 17

A mighty Philistine warrior named Goliath ridiculed and challenged the Israelites. David traveled[...]

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Chapter 18

Saul was jealous of David’s military prowess and planned to kill him. After failing several[...]

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Chapter 19

Jonathan warned David about Saul’s intentions, and he failed to kill him. Michal helps David flee[...]

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Chapter 20

David and Jonathan make an agreement. Saul is angry with David when he fails to show up for the[...]

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Chapter 21

David convinced the priest Ahimelech to give him Goliath’s sword and consecrated bread. David[...]

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Chapter 22

Around 400 men join David, who escapes from the Philistines. All but one priest called Abiathar are[...]

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Chapter 23

The Philistines attacked Keilah but were driven away by David. Saul came to Keilah, and David fled.[...]

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Chapter 24

Saul relentlessly went after David. Instead of killing him, David cut off a piece of Saul’s robe[...]

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Chapter 25

Samuel died, and David asked Nabal for provisions, for which he refused and insulted David. God[...]

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Chapter 26

Saul chased after David, who sneaked into his chambers and stole his personal items, including[...]

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Chapter 27

David fled to Philistia, where he lived among them to escape Saul. While there, David secretly[...]

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Chapter 28

The Philistines gathered for war against the Israelites. Saul requested a medium to call Samuel. He[...]

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Chapter 29

David and the Philistines prepare to attack the Israelites. However, David’s loyalty is[...]

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Chapter 30

On reaching home in Ziklag, David, and his men find their possessions stolen, homes burned, and[...]

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Chapter 31

The Philistines attacked and fought the Israelites. Saul’s sons were killed, and Saul committed[...]

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