Hannah’s Vow 1 There was a man from Ramathaim-zophiminthe hill country of Ephraim.His name was Elkanahson of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2…

Hannah’s Triumphant Prayer 1 Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in theLord; my horn is lifted up by theLord. My mouth boasts over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation….

Samuel’s Call 1 The boy Samuel served theLordin Eli’s presence.In those days the word of theLordwas rare and prophetic visions were not widespread. 2 One day Eli, whose eyesight was…

1 And Samuel’s words came to all Israel. The Ark Captured by the Philistines Israel went out to meet the Philistines in battle andcamped at Ebenezerwhile the Philistines camped at…

The Ark in Philistine Hands 1 After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezerto Ashdod, 2 brought it into the temple of Dagonand placed…

The Return of the Ark 1 When the ark of theLordhad been in the land of the Philistines for seven months, 2 the Philistines summoned the priests and the divinersand…

1 So the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of theLordand took it to Abinadab’s house on the hill.They consecrated his son Eleazar to take care of it. Victory…

Israel’s Demand for a King 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. 2 His firstborn son’s name was Joel and his second was Abijah….

Saul Anointed King 1 There was an influential man of Benjamin named Kishson of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite. 2 He…

1 Samuel took the flask of oil,poured it out on Saul’s head,kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t theLordanointed youruler over His inheritance? 2 Today when you leave me, you’ll find two…