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Back to Search1 Samuel 18:1-30: Everybody Loves David—Except Saul
After David’s defeat of Goliath, Jonathan joins himself to David in true friendship, despite any ramifications that may have for his potential to be …
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1 Samuel 17:1-58: The Battle is the LORD’s
As the Philistine and Israelite armies line up against each other, the Philistine champion Goliath taunts Israel for forty days straight. Though his …
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1 Samuel 16:1-23: The LORD Looks on the Heart
The LORD commands Samuel to go to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem to offer a sacrifice with Jesse’s family and anoint the next king from among his so…
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1 Samuel 15:1-35: The King's Disobedience to the LORD
Samuel gives the Word of the LORD to Saul, telling the king to devote to destruction the idolatrous Amalekites. Saul faithfully spares the Kenites, w…
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1 Samuel 14:1-52: The King's Foolish Vow
Saul’s son Jonathan continues to show himself to be a faithful Israelite and a capable soldier. The LORD gives Jonathan and his armor-bearer the vict…
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1 Samuel 13:1-23: The King's Unlawful Sacrifice
As Saul's reign as king is formally introduced, his weaknesses begin to show more clearly. Even as he takes credit for the victory won by his son Jon…
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1 Samuel 12:1-25: Samuel Calls Israel to Faithfulness
With Israel gathered together at Gilgal, Samuel takes the opportunity to give a farewell sermon as his time as judge comes to an end. He reminds the …
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1 Samuel 11:1-15: The King Rescues His People
When the Ammonites renew their enmity with Israel at Jabesh-gilead, the news eventually gets to King Saul, who is plowing with his oxen. The Spirit o…
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1 Samuel 10:1-27: The King Hides in the Baggage
Samuel anoints Saul as the first king of Israel and gives Saul signs to confirm this reality for him. Each of the signs comes to pass. When the Spiri…
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1 Samuel 9:1-27: The King Can't Find the Donkeys
Although Saul has the outward appearance of a king, several warning signs are present, indicating that he may not serve the people as well as they wo…
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