1 Elkanah a Levite hath two wives; he goeth yearly to worship at Shiloh. 4 He favoureth Hannah, and comforteth her, when insulted on account of her barrenness by Peninnah. 9 Hannah in grief prayeth for a child, and voweth to give him unto the Lord. 12 Eli mistaking, at first rebuketh, but afterward blesseth her. 19 God remembereth Hannah; she beareth Samuel, and stayeth at home till he is weaned. 24 She presenteth him to the Lord according to her vow.
1 Hannah's song in thankfulness to God. 12 The sin of Eli's sons. 18 Samuel's ministry. 20 Eli blesseth Elkanah and his wife, who beareth more children. 22 Eli reproveth his sons. 27 A prophecy against Eli's house.
1 The manner in which the word of the Lord was first revealed to Samuel. 11 God sheweth to Samuel the destruction of Eli's house. 15 Samuel, commanded by Eli telleth him the vision. 19 Samuel is favoured by God, and acknowledged for a prophet in Israel.
1 The Israelites are smitten by the Philistines at Eben-ezer. 3 They fetch the ark to the terror of their enemies; 10 but are smitten again, the ark taken, and the two sons of Eli slain. 12 Upon hearing the news Eli falleth backward, and breaketh his neck. 19 The wife of Phinehas through grief falleth in labour, is delivered of I-chabod, and dieth.
1 The Philistines bring the ark into the house of Dagon at Ashdod. 3 Dagon is cast down and broken in pieces before the ark. 6 The men of Ashdod are smitten with emerods. 8 The ark being carried to Gath, the men of Gath are smitten with the like plague; 10 as also the men of Ekron, when the ark is brought thither.
1 After seven months the Philistines take counsel how to send back the ark. 10 They bring it on a new cart with an offering unto Beth-shemesh. 19 The Beth-shemites are smitten for looking into the ark. 21 They send to the inhabitants of Kirjath-jearim to fetch it.
1 The ark is brought into the house of Abinadab at Kirjath-jearim, where it is kept by one of his sons, and abideth twenty years. 3 At the exhortation of Samuel the Israelites solemnly repent at Mizpeh. 7 The people are alarmed with an irruption of the Philistines. 9 While Samuel prayeth and sacrificeth, the Lord discomfiteth the Philistines with thunder at Eben-ezer. 13 The Philistines are subdued. 15 Samuel peaceably and religiously judgeth Israel.
1 By occasion of the ill government of Samuel's sons the Israelites desire a king. 6 Samuel is displeased, and prayeth; he is comforted by God, but withal admonished to hearken unto the people's request. 10 He setteth before them by God's command the manner in which they must expect a king to rule over them. 19 The people still continue their importunity, and God directeth Samuel to yield to them.
1 Saul the son of Kish is sent to seek his father's asses which were lost, and despairing to find them is counselled by his servant to apply to Samuel. 11 He is directed by some young maidens where to meet with him. 15 Samuel, having been told by God both of his coming and of his appointment to the kingdom, entertaineth him at a feast with great respect; 25 and on the morrow, after a private conversation, bringeth him on his way.
1 Samuel anointeth Saul, and giveth him three signs in confirmation of what he had told him. 9 Saul's heart is changed; the signs come to pass according to Samuel's prediction; Saul prophesieth. 14 On his return he concealeth from his uncle the matter of the kingdom. 17 The people are called together by Samuel to Mizpeh, where Saul is chosen king by lot. 26 He is honourably attended by part of his subjects, but despised by others.
1 Nahash the Ammonite making war against Jabesh-gilead proposeth very reproachful terms to the inhabitants, who petition for a respite of seven days. 4 They send to Saul, who bringeth them succours, and smiteth the Ammonites. 12 The people call for the death of those who had vilified Saul, to which Saul will by no means consent. 14 His kingdom is joyfully renewed to him at Gilgal.
1 Samuel calleth upon the people, and receiveth from them an ample justification of his integrity. 6 He chargeth them with ingratitude in rejecting God's government, and warneth them against future disobedience. To convince them of their offence in asking a king, 18 he calleth for thunder and rain in the time of harvest to their great dismay; 20 but encourageth them with the assurance of divine favour, if they will but fear the Lord, and serve him heartily.
1 Saul's select band. 3 Jonathan smiteth the Philistines' garrison, whereupon the people are called together to Gilgal. 5 The Philistines bring a great host into the field. 6 The distress of the Israelites. 8 Saul weary of staying for Samuel offereth a burnt offering. 11 His excuse to Samuel, who sharply reproveth him. 17 The Philistines send out three bands of spoilers. 19 The policy of the Philistines in suffering no smith in Israel.
1 Jonathan, without the knowledge of his father or any of the people, attended by his armourbearer only, smiteth the Philistine garrison. 15 The Philistines seized with a panic beat down one another. 17 Saul perceiving the tumult enquireth of God, but without waiting for the priest's answer setteth upon the enemy, and is joined by the Hebrews, and by the Israelites out of their hiding places. 24 His ill-advised adjuring of the people is a hindrance of the victory. 31 The people, faint for want of food, fly upon the spoil, and are hardly restrained from eating the blood. 35 Saul buildeth an altar; 37 he asketh counsel of God, but receiveth no answer. 38 Jonathan taken by lot, and sentenced to die, is rescued by the people. 47 Saul's victories. 49 His family.
1 Saul is sent to destroy Amalek. 6 He favoureth the Kenites; 7 smiteth the Amalekites; but spareth Agag and the best of the spoil. 10 His disobedience displeaseth the Lord. 12 Samuel denounceth unto him God's rejection of him. 24 Saul's fruitless humiliation. 32 Samuel cutteth Agag in pieces. 34 He and Saul part, and meet no more.
1 Samuel by God's direction goeth to Beth-lehem under pretence of a sacrifice. 6 Jesse's seven sons pass before him, but are not approved by God. 11 David is sent for, approved, and anointed. 14 An evil spirit troubleth Saul, who by the advice of his servants sendeth for David, and is relieved by his music.
1 The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being drawn out to battle, 4 Goliath cometh forward with a proud challenge. 12 David, sent by his father to the army to visit his brethren, 20 heareth the challenge, and expresseth indignation thereat. 28 Eliab his eldest brother chideth him. 30 His words cause him to be brought before Saul; 32 he accepteth the challenge, and sheweth the grounds of his confidence. 38 He refuseth Saul's armour, and armed only with a sling and a stone slayeth the giant. 52 The Philistines are routed. 54 David bringeth back the head of Goliath. 55 Saul enquireth and taketh notice of him.
1 Jonathan loveth David. 5 David's wise conduct ingratiateth him with the people, and with Saul's servants. 6 The women's song in honour of his victory exciteth Saul's envy; 10 who in his fury seeketh to kill him. 12 Saul feareth David for his wisdom and good success. 17 He promiseth him his eldest daughter by way of a snare, but giveth her to another. 20 He promiseth him Michal his younger daughter. 22 Saul setteth his servants to persuade David to be the king's son in law upon condition of bringing a hundred foreskins of the Philistines; David bringeth two hundred, and hath Michal given him to wife. 28 Saul's hatred increaseth, and David's glory.
1 Jonathan discloseth to David his father's purpose to kill him. 4 He persuadeth his father to a reconciliation. 8 Saul, jealous of David's good success in a new war, again seeketh to slay him; he saveth himself by flight. 11 Saul's messengers come to David's house to slay him; Michal favoureth his escape, and deceiveth her father by an image in the bed. 18 David cometh to Samuel to Naioth; he is pursued; the spirit of prophecy cometh upon Saul's messengers, 23 and upon Saul.
1 David consulteth with Jonathan how to provide for his safety. 11 The friendly league between them confirmed by oath. 18 They agree upon a token. 24 David absenting himself from the king's table is excused by Jonathan; Saul being enraged seeketh to kill Jonathan. 35 Jonathan informeth David of his danger by the token agreed on. 41 The two friends take a loving leave of each other.
1 David cometh to Nob, and obtaineth of Ahimelech hallowed bread: Doeg is present. 8 David asketh for a sword, and receiveth the sword of Goliath. 10 He fleeth to Gath, where to save his life he feigneth himself mad.
1 David's kindred and others resort unto him at Adullam. 3 At Mizpeh he commendeth his parents to the protection of the king of Moab. 5 Admonished by Gad he removeth to Harath. 6 Saul complaineth of the unfaithfulness of his servants. 9 Doeg accuseth Ahimelech. 11 Ahimelech is sent for with the priests, and answereth the charge. 17 The footmen refusing to slay the priests at the king's command, Doeg executeth it: their city Nob is destroyed. 20 Abiathar escaping bringeth David the news.
1 The Philistines fight against Keilah; David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, smiteth them, and saveth Keilah. 7 Saul purposeth to besiege him at Keilah. 9 God sheweth him of Saul's coming, and the treachery of the Keilites. 13 He escapeth to Ziph, whither Jonathan cometh and comforteth him. 19 The Ziphites discover him to Saul, who pursueth him closely in Maon, 27 but is called off by an invasion of the Philistines. 29 David dwelleth at En-gedi.
1 David in a cave at En-gedi cutteth off Saul's skirt, but spareth his life: 8 he urgeth this as a proof of his innocency. 16 Saul acknowledgeth his fault, taketh an oath of David, and departeth.
1 Samuel dieth: David goeth to Paran. 2 The characters of Nabal and Abigail. 4 David sendeth a message to Nabal. 10 Provoked by Nabal's churlish answer, he setteth forth to destroy him. 14 Abigail is informed thereof: 18 she meeteth David with a present, and entreateth his pardon. 32 David blesseth God and her for so timely an interposition, and dismisseth her courteously. 36 Nabal, stricken with her relation of the matter, dieth. 39 David again blesseth God, and marrieth Abigail and Ahinoam. 44 His wife Michal is given to Phalti.
1 Saul, informed by the Ziphites of David's abode, cometh against him to Hachilah. 5 David coming into the trench findeth Saul and his servants asleep; he stayeth Abishai from killing Saul, but taketh his spear and cruse. 13 David reproveth Abner's negligence, protesteth his own innocency, and exhorteth Saul to desist from pursuing him. 21 Saul acknowledgeth his sin, and returneth home.
1 Saul hearing that David was fled to Gath seeketh no more for him. 5 David beggeth Ziklag of Achish. 8 He invadeth some other countries, but persuadeth Achish that he warred against Judah.
1 Achish putteth confidence in David. 4 Saul, who had before destroyed the workers with familiar spirits, 4 afraid of the host of the Philistines, and forsaken of God, 7 hath recourse to a witch at En-dor, whom he persuadeth to raise up Samuel. 15 Saul, being informed by Samuel of his approaching ruin, fainteth. 21 The woman and his servants prevail upon him to take some food for his refreshment.
1 David marcheth with the Philistines: their princes are offended therewith. 6 Achish dismisseth him with commendations of his fidelity.
1 The Amalekites spoil Ziklag. 3 David on his return is greatly distressed, but asking counsel of God is encouraged to pursue them. 9 He setteth forward, and finding an Egyptian receiveth intelligence of the enemy. 16 Being conducted to them, he smiteth them, and recovereth the spoil. 22 David's law of dividing the spoil. 26 He sendeth presents to his friends.
1 The battle at Gilboa; wherein Saul's army being defeated, and his sons slain, he and his armourbearer kill themselves. 7 The Philistines take possession of the towns deserted by the Israelites. 8 They insult over the dead bodies of Saul and his sons. 11 The men of Jabesh-gilead recover the bodies by night, burn them, and bury their bones at Jabesh.