1-2 Samuel said to Saul, “Godsent me to anoint you king over his people, Israel. Now, listen again to whatGodsays. This is theGod-of-the-Angel-Armies speaking: 2-3 “‘I’m about to get even…

God Looks into the Heart 1 Godaddressed Samuel: “So, how long are you going to mope over Saul? You know I’ve rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your flask…

Goliath 1-3 The Philistines drew up their troops for battle. They deployed them at Socoh in Judah, and set up camp between Socoh and Azekah at Ephes Dammim. Saul and…

Jonathan and David—Soul Friends 1 By the time David had finished reporting to Saul, Jonathan was deeply impressed with David—an immediate bond was forged between them. He became totally committed…

The Black Mood of Saul 1-3 Saul called his son Jonathan together with his servants and ordered them to kill David. But because Jonathan treasured David, he went and warned…

A Covenant Friendship in God’s Name 1 David got out of Naioth in Ramah alive and went to Jonathan. “What do I do now? What wrong have I inflicted on…

David Pretends to Go Crazy 1 David went on his way and Jonathan returned to town. David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the Priest. Ahimelech was alarmed as he went…

Saul Murders the Priests of God 1-2 So David got away and escaped to the Cave of Adullam. When his brothers and others associated with his family heard where he…

Living in Desert Hideouts 1-2 It was reported to David that the Philistines were raiding Keilah and looting the grain. David went in prayer toGod: “Should I go after these…

“I’m No Rebel” 1-4 When Saul came back after dealing with the Philistines, he was told, “David is now in the wilderness of En Gedi.” Saul took three companies—the best…