1 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 9

A wealthy, handsome man named Saul, son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, is searching for his father’s lost donkeys. His servant suggests consulting the famed seer, Samuel. Unknown to Saul, God has already revealed to Samuel that he is sending the man who will be the first king. Samuel welcomes Saul, honors him with a feast, and privately anoints him with oil. Samuel tells Saul that the donkeys have been found and gives him three prophetic signs to confirm his divine appointment as ruler over Israel.

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1 Samuel 3

Samuel is sleeping near the Ark of the Covenant when God calls his name. Samuel, thinking it is Eli, answers him. God reveals to Samuel that He is about to judge Eli's house permanently.

1 Samuel 4

The Philistines defeat Israel in battle and capture the Ark of the Covenant. The shock of the news kills Eli, and his daughter-in-law names her newborn son Ichabod ("The glory has departed").

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