Responses to Saul’s Death 1 After the death of Saul,David returned from defeating the Amalekitesand stayed at Ziklag two days. 2 On the third day a man with torn clothes…

David, King of Judah 1 Some time later, David inquired of theLord:“Should I go to one of the towns of Judah? ” TheLordanswered him, “Go.” Then David asked, “Where should…

Civil War 1 The war between the house of Saul and the house of Davidwas long and drawn out, with David growing strongerand the house of Saul becoming weaker. 2…

The Assassination of Ish-bosheth 1 When Saul’s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, his courage failed, and all Israel was dismayed. 2 Saul’s son had two men…

David, King of Israel 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebronand said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 2 Even while Saul was king…

David Moves the Ark 1 David again assembled all the choice men in Israel,30,000. 2 He and all his troops set outto bring the ark of God from Baale-judah.The ark…

The Lord’s Covenant with David 1 When the king had settled into his palaceand theLordhad given him rest on every side from all his enemies, 2 the king said to…

David’s Victories 1 After this, David defeated the Philistines,subdued them, and took Metheg-ammahfrom Philistine control. 2 He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on the ground,…

David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 1 David asked, “Is there anyone remaining from Saul’s family I can show kindnessto because of Jonathan? ” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s family…

War with the Ammonites 1 Some time later the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king in his place. 2 Then David said, “I’ll show kindness…