Threatened with Mass Death 1-2 Once the Philistines had seized the Chest of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod, brought it into the shrine of Dagon, and placed…

Gold Tumors and Rats 1-2 After the Chest ofGodhad been among the Philistine people for seven months, the Philistine leaders called together their religious professionals, the priests, and experts on…

1 And they did. The men of Kiriath Jearim came and got the Chest ofGodand delivered it to the house of Abinadab on the hill. They ordained his son, Eleazar,…

Rejecting God as the King 1-3 When Samuel got to be an old man, he set his sons up as judges in Israel. His firstborn son was named Joel, the…

Saul—Head and Shoulders Above the Crowd 1-2 There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, great-grandson of Becorath,…

“You’ll Be a New Person” 1-2 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, and kissed him. He said, “Do you see what this means?Godhas anointed…

1 So Nahash went after them and prepared to go to war against Jabesh Gilead. The men of Jabesh petitioned Nahash: “Make a treaty with us and we’ll serve you.”…

“Don’t Chase After Ghost-Gods” 1-3 Samuel addressed all Israel: “I’ve listened to everything you’ve said to me, listened carefully to every word, and I’ve given you a king. See for…

“God Is Out Looking for Your Replacement” 1 Saul was a young man when he began as king. He was king over Israel for many years. 2 Saul conscripted enough…

1-3 Later that day, Jonathan, Saul’s son, said to his armor bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to the Philistine garrison patrol on the other side of the pass.” But…