From 1 Samuel 25-27 A man named Nabal disrespects David. David in turn prepares to wipe out Nabal and everyone in his tribe. Nabal’s wife, Abigail is more discerning than her husband. She rushes to [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 18-20 Post Goliath, David becomes everyone’s golden boy and jealousy rears its ugly green head in Saul. Women sign his praises comparing the two. Saul tries to kill him and fails. Saul demoted [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 13-14 While Saul and his army are hiding in the caves. Jonathan his son and his armour-bearer step out in faith and initiate a battle which leads to the salvation of Israel. [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 4-8 Introduction First Samuel records the establishment of Israel’s monarchy, about 1050 B.C. Samuel led Israel for many years in the combined roles of prophet, priest, and judge. After the people demanded [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 28-31 Overview 1 Sam 28.1-25; Story; Saul and the Medium of Endor 1 Sam 29.1-11; Story; The Philistines Reject David 1 Sam 30.1-15; Story; David’s Wives Are Captured 1 Sam 30.16-31; Story; [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 21-24 David continues to flee from Saul. On his way he happens upon a priestly city called Nob. Nob was where the tabernacle resided. In the tabernacle he asks for bread and anything else [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 15-17 Overview 1 Sam 15.1-35; Story; The LORD Rejects Saul 1 Sam 16.1-13; Story; David Anointed King 1 Sam 16.14-23; Story; David in Saul’s Service 1 Sam 17.1-58; Story; David and Goliath
From 1 Samuel 9-12 Overview 1 Sam 9.1-27; Story; Saul Chosen to Be King 1 Sam 10.1-16; Story; Saul Anointed King 1 Sam 10.17-27; Story; Saul Proclaimed King 1 Sam 11.1-11; Story; Saul Defeats the [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 1-3 The book of Samuel starts with Samuels parents. Samuel hasn’t even been born yet. There is actually a problem. This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From 1 Samuel 28-31 A significant battle is won over Israel by the Philistines. The author uses the expression ‘good news’ to describe the message the Philistines were passing around concerning their victory. This is the [ Read More … ]