Bible Versions

Jonathan Befriends David 1. After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. 2. And from that…

Goliath’s Challenge 1. Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 2. Saul and the men of…

Samuel Anoints David 1. Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your…

Saul’s Disobedience 1. Then 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.…

Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines 1. One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on…

War with the Philistines 1. Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. 2. He chose for himself three thousand men of…

Samuel’s Farewell Address 1. Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you…

Saul Defeats the Ammonites 1. Soon Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and…

Samuel Anoints Saul 1. Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?…

Saul Chosen as King 1. Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son…