The Philistines and the Ark 1 Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought itfrom Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they…

The Ark Returned to Israel 1 Now the ark of theLordwas in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 And the Philistinescalled for the priests and the diviners, saying,…

1 Then the men ofKirjath Jearim came and took the ark of theLord, and brought it into the house ofAbinadab on the hill, andconsecrated Eleazar his son to keep the…

Israel Demands a King 1 Now it came to pass when Samuel wasold that hemade hissons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name…

Saul Chosen to Be King 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose namewasKish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah,…

1 ThenSamuel took a flask of oil and pourediton his head,and kissed him and said: “Isitnot becausetheLordhas anointed you commander overHis inheritance? 2 When you have departed from me today,…

Saul Saves Jabesh Gilead 1 ThenNahash the Ammonite came up and encamped againstJabesh Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash,“Make a covenant with us, and we will…

Samuel’s Address at Saul’s Coronation 1 Now Samuel said to all Israel: “Indeed I have heededyour voice in all that you said to me, andhave made a king over you….

Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice 1 Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, 2 Saul chose for himself three thousandmenof Israel. Two thousand were with Saul…

Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 1 Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over…