1 Samuel 29
Achish sends David back to Ziklag 1 The Philistines gathered all their forces at Aphek, and Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel. 2 As the Philistine rulers marched with…
1 Samuel 30
David destroys the Amalekites 1 David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned…
1 Samuel 31
Saul takes his life 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines were in hot pursuit…
2 Samuel 1
David hears of Saul’s death 1 After the death of Saul, David returned from striking down the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. 2 On the third day a…
2 Samuel 2
David anointed king over Judah 1 In the course of time, David enquired of the Lord. ‘Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?’ he asked. The…
2 Samuel 3
1 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and…
2 Samuel 4
Ish-Bosheth murdered 1 When Ish-Bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel became alarmed. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men…
2 Samuel 5
David becomes king over Israel 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, ‘We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, while…
2 Samuel 6
The ark brought to Jerusalem 1 David again brought together all the able young men of Israel – thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalahin Judah…
2 Samuel 7
God’s promise to David 1 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lordhad given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan…