Bible Versions

Israel Demands a King 1. When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. 2. The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of…

Samuel Subdues the Philistines 1. Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his…

The Ark Returned to Israel 1. When the ark of the LORD had been in the land of the Philistines seven months, 2. the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners,…

The Ark Afflicts the Philistines 1. After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod, 2. carried it into the temple of Dagon,…

The Philistines Capture the Ark 1. Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer,…

The LORD Calls Samuel 1. And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare and visions were scarce.…

Hannah’s Prayer of Thanksgiving 1. At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for…

Elkanah and His Wives 1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son…

Boaz Redeems Ruth 1. Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here,…

Ruth’s Redemption Assured 1. One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you?…