Saul’s Overthrow and Death 1. Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2. The Philistines followed…
1 Samuel
1 Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It narrates the transition of Israel from judges to kings, focusing on figures like Samuel, Saul, and David.
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The Amalekites Raid Ziklag 1. On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. 2.…
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The Philistines Reject David 1. Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel. 2. As the Philistine leaders marched out…
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The Philistines Gather against Israel 1. Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and…
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David and the Philistines 1. David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for…
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David Again Spares Saul 1. Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” 2. So Saul, accompanied…
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The Death of Samuel 1. When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went…
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David Spares Saul 1. After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.” 2. So Saul took three thousand chosen men…
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David Delivers Keilah 1. Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” 2. So David inquired of the LORD, “Should…
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David Flees to Adullam and Mizpeh 1. So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard…