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…

David Flees to Nob 1 David went to Ahimelechthe priest at Nob.Ahimelech was afraid to meet David, so he said to him, “Why are you alone and no one is…

Saul’s Increasing Paranoia 1 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam.When David’s brothers and his father’s whole family heard, they went down and joined him…

Deliverance at Keilah 1 It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilahand raiding the threshing floors.” 2 So David inquired of theLord:“Should I launch an attack…

David Spares Saul 1 When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines,he was told, “David is in the wilderness near En-gedi.” 2 So Saul took 3,000 of Israel’s choice menand went…