1 Samuel
1 Samuel 31
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 31 1 Samuel 31 records the tragic end of Saul and the first defeat of the Israelites by the Philistines ever since Samuel and Saul ruled. The Israelites fell slain on Mt.Gilboa, their…
1 Samuel 30
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 30 1 Samuel 30, illustrates David’s outstanding character in contrast of his men and the rest of the people who were with him. David is a man of character whom God has anointed…
1 Samuel 29
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 29 Here, we see our beloved David once again preparing for yet another battle. His team? The Philistine army! The opponent? His fellow Israelites!!! If you’re just starting off the Bible reading schedule…
1 Samuel 26
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 26 “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” “Revenge is a dish best served cold” These are common themes in TV shows, movies and songs. These attitudes could be applicable…
1 Samuel 25
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 25 Prophet Samuel’s death marked the end of the period of the Judges and the beginning of the true monarchy rule purposed by God. But during that time, David was still escaping from…
1 Samuel 23-24
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 23-24 The stories found in these 2 chapters are straight-forward but as a reader, I find the situations quite puzzling. In chapter 23, David saves the city of Keilah. Despite having a ragtag…
1 Samuel 22
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 22 David’s escape to the cave of Adullam began a gathering of people to him. These people were scums in the eyes of Saul, but were they also worthless in the eyes of…
1 Samuel 21
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 21 When we think about David, who do we think about? We would probably very often think of him as someone who was very good. He was someone whom was after the heart…
1 Samuel 20
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 20 In chapter 20 we see that King Saul has broken his own vow he made in chapter 19 that he will not kill David. His enmity towards David has grown so strong…
1 Samuel 19
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 19 From resentment to murder In today’s chapter, we see how Saul sought to kill David. His resentment and jealousy towards David started with a song “Saul has slain his thousands, And David…