Saul’s Deliverance of Jabesh-gilead 1 Nahashthe Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead.All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treatywith us, and we will serve you.”…

Samuel’s Final Public Speech 1 Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have carefully listened to everything you said to me and placed a king over you. 2 Now you…

Saul’s Failure 1 Saul was 30 yearsold when he became king, and he reigned 42 yearsover Israel. 2 He chose 3,000 men from Israel for himself: 2,000 were with Saul…

1 That same day Saul’s son Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” However, he…

Saul Rejected as King 1 Samuel told Saul, “TheLordsent me to anoint you as king over His people Israel.Now, listen to the words of theLord. 2 This is what theLordof…

Samuel Anoints David 1 TheLordsaid to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul,since I have rejected him as king over Israel?Fill your horn with oiland go. I…

David versus Goliath 1 The Philistinesgathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah and camped between Socohand Azekahin Ephes-dammim. 2 Saul and the men of Israel gathered and camped…

David’s Success 1 When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself. 2 Saul kept David with him…

David Delivered from Saul 1 Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David.But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much, 2 so he told him: “My…

Jonathan Protects David 1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done?What did I do wrong? How have I sinned against your…