1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11

A fierce Ammonite king, Nahash, besieges the Israelite city of Jabesh-Gilead and demands a cruel surrender: he will gouge out the right eye of every man. The citizens send a desperate appeal. When Saul hears the news, the Spirit of God rushes upon him. He cuts up two oxen and sends the pieces throughout Israel, summoning the army. Saul leads a massive force and attacks the Ammonites in a surprise, successful morning raid, completely defeating them. This decisive military victory solidifies Saul's kingship, and the people confirm his rule at Gilgal.

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2 Kings 20

King Hezekiah falls mortally ill. Isaiah tells him to prepare for death, but Hezekiah prays. God adds fifteen years to his life and moves the sun's shadow back ten steps as a sign.

2 Kings 21

King Manasseh of Judah restores all the wicked practices his father, Hezekiah, destroyed, setting up altars to Baal and sacrificing his own son, resulting in God's firm judgment on Judah.

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