1 Samuel
First Samuel chronicles the transition of Israel from a loosely governed tribal system led by Judges to a unified monarchy under a king. The book introduces Samuel, the last great Judge and prophet, who anoints the first two kings. Initially, the people demand a king, and God grants their request with Saul, a tall and handsome man who is initially successful but soon proves disobedient and unstable. The majority of the book focuses on the rise of David, God's chosen king, starting with his humble anointing by Samuel and his famous victory over the giant Goliath. It describes the intense conflict and rivalry between the jealous King Saul and the righteous David.
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David flees to Nob, where he lies to the priest Ahimelech and takes the showbread and Goliath's sword. He then seeks refuge in Gath, pretending to be insane to avoid capture.
David gathers his family and a band of 400 desperate, discontented men at the cave of Adullam. Saul, in a fit of paranoia, orders the execution of Ahimelech and all the priests of Nob.
David seeks God’s guidance and rescues the town of Keilah from the Philistines. Saul pursues David relentlessly, but Jonathan finds David and encourages him, reaffirming their covenant.
Saul pursues David into the wilderness of Engedi. David finds Saul sleeping in a cave and cuts off a piece of his robe but refuses to harm him, showing respect for the Lord’s anointed king.
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