Saul Meets Samuel 1 There was a wealthy and influential man named Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin; he was the son of Abiel and grandson of Zeror, and belonged…

1 Then Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “The Lord anoints you as ruler of his people Israel. You…

Saul Defeats the Ammonites 1 About a month later King Nahash of Ammon led his army against the town of Jabesh in the territory of Gilead and besieged it. The…

Samuel Addresses the People 1 Then Samuel said to the people of Israel, “I have done what you asked me to do. I have given you a king to rule…

War against the Philistines # 2 Saul picked three thousand men, keeping two thousand of them with him in Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel and sending one…

Jonathan’s Daring Deed 1 One day Jonathan said to the young man who carried his weapons, “Let’s go across to the Philistine camp.” But Jonathan did not tell his father…

War against the Amalekites 1 Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one whom the Lord sent to anoint you king of his people Israel. Now listen to what the…

David Is Anointed King 1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get…

Goliath Challenges the Israelites 1 The Philistines gathered for battle in Socoh, a town in Judah; they camped at a place called Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul…

1 Saul and David finished their conversation. After that, Saul’s son Jonathan was deeply attracted to David and came to love him as much as he loved himself. 2 Saul…