1 Samuel 27 David Flees to the Philistines 1Then David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of seeking me any longer within the borders of… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 26 David Spares Saul Again 1(A) Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is on the east of Jeshimon?” 2So Saul arose and went down to(B) the wilderness of Ziph with(C) three thousand chosen men of Israel to seek David… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 25 The Death of Samuel 1(EP) Now Samuel died. And all Israel assembled(EQ) and mourned for him, and they buried him(ER) in his house at(ES) Ramah. David and Abigail Then David rose and went down to(ET) the wilderness of Paran. 2And there was a man in(EU) Maon whose business was in(EV) Carmel. The… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 23 David Saves the City of Keilah 1Now they told David, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against(CV) Keilah and are robbing the threshing floors.” 2Therefore David(CW) inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” 3But David’s… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 21 David and the Holy Bread 1[h] Then David came to(BJ) Nob to(BK) Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech(BL) came to meet David trembling and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?” 2And David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has charged me with a matter and said… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 20 Jonathan Warns David 1Then David fled from Naioth(Y) in Ramah and came and said before Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2And he said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. Behold, my father… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 19 Saul Tries to Kill David 1And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David.(A) But Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted much in David. 2And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay in a… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 18 David and Jonathan’s Friendship 1As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan(JZ) loved him as his own soul. 2And Saul took him that day(KA) and would not let him return to his father’s house. 3Then Jonathan made a… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 17 David and Goliath 1Now the Philistines(HQ) gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at(HR) Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and(HS) Azekah, in(HT) Ephes-dammim. 2And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered, and encamped in(HU) the Valley of Elah, and drew up in line of battle… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 16 David Anointed King 1The LORD said to Samuel,(GK) “How long will you grieve over Saul, since(GL) I have rejected him from being king over Israel?(GM) Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite,(GN) for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” 2And… Continue Reading