Bible Versions

God’s Covenant with David 1. After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2. he said to…

David Fetches the Ark 1. David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. 2. And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah…

David Anointed King of All Israel 1. Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 2. Even…

The Murder of Ish-bosheth 1. Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. 2. Saul’s son had…

The House of David Strengthened 1. Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house…

David Anointed King of Judah 1. Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered.…

Saul’s Death Reported to David 1. After the death of Saul, David returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. 2. On the third day…

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…

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.…

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…