Judges 20
War against Benjamin 1 All the Israelites from Dan to Beer-shebaand from the land of Gilead came out, and the community assembled as one body before theLordat Mizpah. 2 The…
Judges 21
Brides for Benjamin 1 The men of Israel had sworn an oath at Mizpah: “None of us will give his daughter to a Benjaminite in marriage.” 2 So the people…
Ruth 1
Naomi’s Family in Moab 1 During the timeof the judges,there was a famine in the land.A man left Bethlehemin Judah with his wife and two sons to live in the…
Ruth 2
Ruth and Boaz Meet 1 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble characterfrom Elimelech’s family. 2 Ruth the Moabitess…
Ruth 3
Ruth’s Appeal to Boaz 1 Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shouldn’t I find security for you, so that you will be taken care of? 2 Now isn’t…
Ruth 4
Ruth and Boaz Marry 1 Boaz went to the gate of the townand sat down there. Soon the family redeemer Boaz had spoken about came by. Boaz called him by…
1 Samuel 1
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…
1 Samuel 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….
1 Samuel 3
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 Samuel 4
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…