Judges 20
1-2 Then all the People of Israel came out. The congregation met in the presence ofGodat Mizpah. They were all there, from Dan to Beersheba, as one person! The leaders…
Judges 21
Wives 2-3 Now, back in Bethel, the people sat in the presence of God until evening. They cried loudly; there was widespread lamentation. They said, “Why, OGod, God of Israel,…
Ruth 1
1-2 Once upon a time—it was back in the days when judges led Israel— there was a famine in the land. A man from Bethlehem in Judah left home to…
Ruth 2
1 It so happened that Naomi had a relative by marriage, a man prominent and rich, connected with Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz. 2 One day Ruth, the Moabite…
Ruth 3
1-2 One day her mother-in-law Naomi said to Ruth, “My dear daughter, isn’t it about time I arranged a good home for you so you can have a happy life?…
Ruth 4
2 Boaz then gathered ten of the town elders together and said, “Sit down here with us; we’ve got some business to take care of.” And they sat down. 3-4…
1 Samuel 1
Hannah Pours Out Her Heart to God 1-2 There once was a man who lived in Ramathaim. He was descended from the old Zuph family in the Ephraim hills. His…
1 Samuel 2
1 Hannah prayed: I’m bursting withGod-news! I’m walking on air. I’m laughing at my rivals. I’m dancing my salvation. 2-5 Nothing and no one is holy likeGod, no rock mountain…
1 Samuel 3
“Speak, God. I’m Ready to Listen” 1-3 The boy Samuel was servingGodunder Eli’s direction. This was at a time when the revelation ofGodwas rarely heard or seen. One night Eli…
1 Samuel 4
The Chest of God Is Taken 1-3 Whatever Samuel said was broadcast all through Israel. Israel went to war against the Philistines. Israel set up camp at Ebenezer, the Philistines…