Monthly Archives: August 2017

1 Now the ark of the Lord was in the region of the Philistines for seven months. 2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying: “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Reveal to us in what manner we should send it back to its place.” And they […]

1 Then the men of Kiriath-jearim arrived, and they led away the ark of the Lord. And they brought it into the house of Abinadab, in Gibeah. Then they sanctified Eleazar, his son, so that he might care for the ark of the Lord. 2 And it happened that, from that day, the ark of […]

1 And it happened that, when Samuel had become old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. 2 Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. Instead, they turned aside, pursuing avarice. […]

1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a man of Benjamin, strong and robust. 2 And he had a son called Saul, an elect and good man. And there was not […]

1 Then Samuel took a little vial of oil, and poured it on his head. And he kissed him, and said: “Behold, the Lord has anointed you as first ruler over his inheritance. And you shall free his people from the hands of their enemies, who are all around them. And this shall be a […]

1 And, about a month afterward, it happened that Nahash the Ammonite ascended and began to fight against Jabesh Gilead. And all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Consider a pact with us, and we will serve you.” 2 And Nahash the Ammonite responded to them, “With this will I strike a pact with […]

1 Then Samuel said to all of Israel: “Behold, I have listened to your voice, according to all that you have said to me, and I have appointed a king over you. 2 And now the king advances before you. But I am old and have gray hair. Moreover, my sons are with you. And […]

1 When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years. 2 And Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. And two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and at mount Bethel. Then one thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah of Benjamin. But […]

1 And it happened that, on a certain day, Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the youth who bore his armor, “Come, and let us go over to the garrison of the Philistines, which is across from that place.” But he did not reveal this to his father. 2 Moreover, Saul was staying in […]

1 And Samuel said to Saul: “The Lord sent me, so that I would anoint you as king over his people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the voice of the Lord. 2 ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have taken account of all that Amalek has done to Israel, how he stood against him […]