1 Samuel

1 Samuel 1 - Samuel’s Birth and Dedication

There was a certain man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite[a] from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu...

1 Samuel 2 - Hannah’s Prayer, Eli’s Wicked Sons, Child Samuel at Shiloh, Prophecy against Eli

Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God.[a] My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice...

1 Samuel 3 - Samuel’s Calling and Prophetic Activity

Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2 At...

1 Samuel 4 - The Ark of God Captured, Death of Eli

And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. The Ark of God Captured In those days the Philistines mustered for war against Israel,[a] and...

1 Samuel 5 - The Philistines and the Ark

When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod; 2 then the Philistines took the ark of God and...

1 Samuel 6 - The Ark Returned to Israel, The Ark at Kiriath-jearim

The ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 Then the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners...

1 Samuel 7 - Samuel as Judge

And the people of Kiriath-jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord, and brought it to the house of Abinadab on the hill. They...

1 Samuel 8 - Israel Demands a King, Israel’s Request for a King Granted

When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second,...

1 Samuel 9 - Saul Chosen to Be King, Samuel Anoints Saul

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish son of Abiel son of Zeror son of Becorath son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth....

1 Samuel 10 - Saul Prophesies, Saul Proclaimed King

Samuel took a vial of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him; he said, “The Lord has anointed you ruler over his people Israel....

1 Samuel 11 - Saul Defeats the Ammonites

About a month later,[a] Nahash the Ammonite went up and besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a treaty...

1 Samuel 12 - Samuel’s Farewell Address

Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to you in all that you have said to me, and have set a king over you. 2 See, it is the king...

1 Samuel 13 - Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice, Preparations for Battle, Jonathan Surprises the Philistines

Saul was . . .[a] years old when he began to reign; and he reigned . . . and two[b] years over Israel. 2 Saul chose three thousand out of...

1 Samuel 14 - Saul’s Rash Oath, Jonathan in Danger of Death, Saul’s Continuing Wars

One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other...

1 Samuel 15 - Saul Defeats the Amalekites but Spares Their King, Saul Rejected as King

Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord. 2 Thus...

1 Samuel 16 - David Anointed as King, David Plays the Lyre for Saul

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil...

1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath

Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle; they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and...

1 Samuel 18 - Jonathan’s Covenant with David, Saul Tries to Kill David, David Marries Michal

When David[a] had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul....

1 Samuel 19 - Jonathan Intercedes for David, Michal Helps David Escape from Saul, David Joins Samuel

Saul spoke with his son Jonathan and with all his servants about killing David. But Saul’s son Jonathan took great delight in David....

1 Samuel 20 - The Friendship of David and Jonathan

David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your...

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