1 So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of theLord. They brought it to Abinadab’s house on the hill and consecrated Eleazar his son to…

Israel Asks for a King 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his…

Samuel Anoints Saul 1 There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of…

1 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not theLordanointed you ruler over his inheritance? 2 When you…

Saul Rescues the City of Jabesh 1 Nahashthe Ammonite went up and besieged Jabesh Gilead. And all the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and…

Samuel’s Farewell Speech 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a…

Samuel Rebukes Saul 1 Saul was thirtyyears old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. 2 Saul chose three thousand men from Israel; two thousand were…

1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his…

The Lord Rejects Saul as King 1 Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one theLordsent to anoint you king over his people Israel; so listen now to the message…

Samuel Anoints David 1 TheLordsaid to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be…