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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The Philistine commanders, distrusting David, demand that Achish send David away from the battle, preventing David from being forced to fight against his own people, Israel.
David returns to Ziklag to find it burned by the Amalekites and all the women and children captured. David pursues them, defeats the raiders, and recovers everyone and all the goods.
The Philistines defeat Israel on Mount Gilboa. Saul and his three sons (including Jonathan) are killed in battle. The Philistines display their bodies on the wall of Beth Shan.
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