1 Samuel

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1:6	And because the Lord had closed her womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her.	Because the Lord had closed Hannahs womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her.
1:8	Elkanah her husband would say to her, Hannah, why are you weeping? Why dont you eat? Why are you downhearted? Dont I mean more to you than ten sons?	Her husband Elkanah would say to her, Hannah, why are you weeping? Why dont you eat? Why are you downhearted? Dont I mean more to you than ten sons?
1:9	Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the Lords temple.	Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his chair by the doorpost of the Lords house.
1:10	In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the Lord.	In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly.
1:11	And she made a vow, saying, O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servants misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.	And she made a vow, saying, Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servants misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.
1:14	and said to her, How long will you keep on getting drunk? Get rid of your wine.	and said to her, How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.
1:19	Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah lay with Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.	Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her.
1:20	So in the course of time Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, Because I asked the Lord for him.	So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, Because I asked the Lord for him.
1:21	When the man Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfill his vow,	When her husband Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfill his vow,
1:23	Do what seems best to you, Elkanah her husband told her. Stay here until you have weaned him; only may the Lord make good his word. So the woman stayed at home and nursed her son until she had weaned him.	Do what seems best to you, her husband Elkanah told her. Stay here until you have weaned him; only may the Lord make good his word. So the woman stayed at home and nursed her son until she had weaned him.
1:25	When they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli,	When the bull had been sacrificed, they brought the boy to Eli,
1:26	and she said to him, As surely as you live, my Lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the Lord.	and she said to him, Pardon me, my Lord. As surely as you live, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the Lord.
2:5	Those who were full hire themselves out for food, but those who were hungry hunger no more. She who was barren has borne seven children, but she who has had many sons pines away.	Those who were full hire themselves out for food, but those who were hungry are hungry no more. She who was barren has borne seven children, but she who has had many sons pines away.
2:8	He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lords; upon them he has set the world.	He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lords; on them he has set the world.
2:9	He will guard the feet of his saints, but the wicked will be silenced in darkness. It is not by strength that one prevails;	He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. It is not by strength that one prevails;
2:10	those who oppose the Lord will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the Lord will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.	those who oppose the Lord will be broken. The Most High will thunder from heaven; the Lord will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.
2:12	Elis sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord.	Elis sons were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord.
2:13	Now it was the practice of the priests with the people that whenever anyone offered a sacrifice and while the meat was being boiled, the servant of the priest would come with a three pronged fork in his hand.	Now it was the practice of the priests that, whenever any of the people offered a sacrifice, the priests servant would come with a three pronged fork in his hand while the meat was being boiled
2:14	He would plunge it into the pan or kettle or caldron or pot, and the priest would take for himself whatever the fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh.	and would plunge the fork into the pan or kettle or caldron or pot. Whatever the fork brought up the priest would take for himself. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh.
2:15	But even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, Give the priest some meat to roast; he wont accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.	But even before the fat was burned, the priests servant would come and say to the person who was sacrificing, Give the priest some meat to roast; he wont accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.
2:16	If the man said to him, Let the fat be burned up first, and then take whatever you want, the servant would then answer, No, hand it over now; if you dont, Ill take it by force.	If the person said to him, Let the fat be burned first, and then take whatever you want, the servant would answer, No, hand it over now; if you dont, Ill take it by force.
2:21	And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.	And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.
2:22	Now Eli, who was very old, heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they slept with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.	Now Eli, who was very old, heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they slept with the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
2:24	No, my sons; it is not a good report that I hear spreading among the Lords people.	No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the Lords people is not good.
2:25	If a man sins against another man, God may mediate for him; but if a man sins against the Lord, who will intercede for him? His sons, however, did not listen to their fathers rebuke, for it was the Lords will to put them to death.	If one person sins against another, God may mediate for the offender; but if anyone sins against the Lord, who will intercede for them? His sons, however, did not listen to their fathers rebuke, for it was the Lords will to put them to death.
2:26	And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.	And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.
2:27	Now a man of God came to Eli and said to him, This is what the Lord says: Did I not clearly reveal myself to your fathers house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh?	Now a man of God came to Eli and said to him, This is what the Lord says: Did I not clearly reveal myself to your ancestors family when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh?
2:28	I chose your father out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. I also gave your fathers house all the offerings made with fire by the Israelites.	I chose your ancestor out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. I also gave your ancestors family all the food offerings presented by the Israelites.
2:30	Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: I promised that your house and your fathers house would minister before me forever. But now the Lord declares: Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.	Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever. But now the Lord declares: Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
2:31	The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your fathers house, so that there will not be an old man in your family line	The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your priestly house, so that no one in it will reach old age,
2:32	and you will see distress in my dwelling. Although good will be done to Israel, in your family line there will never be an old man.	and you will see distress in my dwelling. Although good will be done to Israel, no one in your family line will ever reach old age.
2:33	Every one of you that I do not cut off from my altar will be spared only to blind your eyes with tears and to grieve your heart, and all your descendants will die in the prime of life.	Every one of you that I do not cut off from serving at my altar I will spare only to destroy your sight and sap your strength, and all your descendants will die in the prime of life.
2:35	I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his house, and he will minister before my anointed one always.	I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always.
2:36	Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him for a piece of silver and a crust of bread and plead, Appoint me to some priestly office so I can have food to eat.	Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him for a piece of silver and a loaf of bread and plead, Appoint me to some priestly office so I can have food to eat.
3:3	The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.	The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the house of the Lord, where the ark of God was.
3:8	The Lord called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, Here I am; you called me. Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy.	A third time the Lord called, Samuel! And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, Here I am; you called me. Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy.
3:11	And the Lord said to Samuel: See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears of it tingle.	And the Lord said to Samuel: See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.
3:13	For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons made themselves contemptible, and he failed to restrain them.	For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons blasphemed God, and he failed to restrain them.
3:14	Therefore, I swore to the house of Eli, The guilt of Elis house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.	Therefore I swore to the house of Eli, The guilt of Elis house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.
3:19	The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.	The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuels words fall to the ground.
4:3	When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, Why did the Lord bring defeat upon us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lords covenant from Shiloh, so that it may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.	When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lords covenant from Shiloh, so that he may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.
4:7	the Philistines were afraid. A god has come into the camp, they said. Were in trouble! Nothing like this has happened before.	the Philistines were afraid. A god has come into the camp, they said. Oh no! Nothing like this has happened before.
4:8	Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? They are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the desert.	Were doomed! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? They are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness.
4:12	That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh, his clothes torn and dust on his head.	That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line and went to Shiloh with his clothes torn and dust on his head.
4:15	who was ninety eight years old and whose eyes were set so that he could not see.	who was ninety eight years old and whose eyes had failed so that he could not see.
4:18	When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man and heavy. He had led Israel forty years.	When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led Israel forty years.
4:21	She named the boy Ichabod, saying, The glory has departed from Israel—because of the capture of the ark of God and the deaths of her father in law and her husband.	She named the boy Ichabod, saying, The Glory has departed from Israel—because of the capture of the ark of God and the deaths of her father in law and her husband.
4:22	She said, The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.	She said, The Glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.
5:6	The Lords hand was heavy upon the people of Ashdod and its vicinity; he brought devastation upon them and afflicted them with tumors.	The Lords hand was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity; he brought devastation on them and afflicted them with tumors.
5:7	When the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, The ark of the god of Israel must not stay here with us, because his hand is heavy upon us and upon Dagon our god.	When the people of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, The ark of the god of Israel must not stay here with us, because his hand is heavy on us and on Dagon our god.
5:11	So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and said, Send the ark of the god of Israel away; let it go back to its own place, or it will kill us and our people. For death had filled the city with panic; Gods hand was very heavy upon it.	So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and said, Send the ark of the god of Israel away; let it go back to its own place, or it will kill us and our people. For death had filled the city with panic; Gods hand was very heavy on it.
6:3	They answered, If you return the ark of the god of Israel, do not send it away empty, but by all means send a guilt offering to him. Then you will be healed, and you will know why his hand has not been lifted from you.	They answered, If you return the ark of the god of Israel, do not send it back to him without a gift; by all means send a guilt offering to him. Then you will be healed, and you will know why his hand has not been lifted from you.
6:5	Make models of the tumors and of the rats that are destroying the country, and pay honor to Israels god. Perhaps he will lift his hand from you and your gods and your land.	Make models of the tumors and of the rats that are destroying the country, and give glory to Israels god. Perhaps he will lift his hand from you and your gods and your land.
6:6	Why do you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh did? When he treated them harshly, did they not send the Israelites out so they could go on their way?	Why do you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh did? When Israels god dealt harshly with them, did they not send the Israelites out so they could go on their way?
6:9	but keep watching it. If it goes up to its own territory, toward Beth Shemesh, then the Lord has brought this great disaster on us. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not his hand that struck us and that it happened to us by chance.	but keep watching it. If it goes up to its own territory, toward Beth Shemesh, then the Lord has brought this great disaster on us. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not his hand that struck us but that it happened to us by chance.
6:18	And the number of the gold rats was according to the number of Philistine towns belonging to the five rulers—the fortified towns with their country villages. The large rock, on which they set the ark of the Lord, is a witness to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth Shemesh.	And the number of the gold rats was according to the number of Philistine towns belonging to the five rulers—the fortified towns with their country villages. The large rock on which the Levites set the ark of the Lord is a witness to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth Shemesh.
6:19	But God struck down some of the men of Beth Shemesh, putting seventy of them to death because they had looked into the ark of the Lord. The people mourned because of the heavy blow the Lord had dealt them,	But God struck down some of the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, putting seventy of them to death because they looked into the ark of the Lord. The people mourned because of the heavy blow the Lord had dealt them.
6:20	and the men of Beth Shemesh asked, Who can stand in the presence of the Lord, this holy God? To whom will the ark go up from here?	And the people of Beth Shemesh asked, Who can stand in the presence of the Lord, this holy God? To whom will the ark go up from here?
6:21	Then they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath Jearim, saying, The Philistines have returned the ark of the Lord. Come down and take it up to your place.	Then they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath Jearim, saying, The Philistines have returned the ark of the Lord. Come down and take it up to your town.
7:1	So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord. They took it to Abinadabs house on the hill and consecrated Eleazar his son to guard the ark of the Lord.	So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord. They brought it to Abinadabs house on the hill and consecrated Eleazar his son to guard the ark of the Lord.
7:2	It was a long time, twenty years in all, that the ark remained at Kiriath Jearim, and all the people of Israel mourned and sought after the Lord.	The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the Lord.
7:3	And Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, If you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the Lord and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.	So Samuel said to all the Israelites, If you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the Lord and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
7:5	Then Samuel said, Assemble all Israel at Mizpah and I will intercede with the Lord for you.	Then Samuel said, Assemble all Israel at Mizpah, and I will intercede with the Lord for you.
7:6	When they had assembled at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the Lord. On that day they fasted and there they confessed, We have sinned against the Lord. And Samuel was leader of Israel at Mizpah.	When they had assembled at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the Lord. On that day they fasted and there they confessed, We have sinned against the Lord. Now Samuel was serving as leader of Israel at Mizpah.
7:7	When the Philistines heard that Israel had assembled at Mizpah, the rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. And when the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.	When the Philistines heard that Israel had assembled at Mizpah, the rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. When the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.
7:9	Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it up as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on Israels behalf, and the Lord answered him.	Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and sacrificed it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on Israels behalf, and the Lord answered him.
7:11	The men of Israel rushed out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, slaughtering them along the way to a point below Beth Car.	The men of Israel rushed out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, slaughtering them along the way to a point below Beth Kar.
7:12	Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, Thus far has the Lord helped us.	Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, Thus far the Lord has helped us.
7:13	So the Philistines were subdued and did not invade Israelite territory again. Throughout Samuels lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.	So the Philistines were subdued and they stopped invading Israels territory. Throughout Samuels lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.
7:14	The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.	The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to Israel, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
7:15	Samuel continued as judge over Israel all the days of his life.	Samuel continued as Israels leader all the days of his life.
7:17	But he always went back to Ramah, where his home was, and there he also judged Israel. And he built an altar there to the Lord.	But he always went back to Ramah, where his home was, and there he also held court for Israel. And he built an altar there to the Lord.
8:1	When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel.	When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israels leaders.
8:3	But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.	But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.
8:5	They said to him, You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.	They said to him, You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.
8:9	Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do.	Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.
8:11	He said, This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots.	He said, This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots.
8:16	Your menservants and maidservants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use.	Your male and female servants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use.
8:18	When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the Lord will not answer you in that day.	When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you in that day.
8:22	The Lord answered, Listen to them and give them a king. Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, Everyone go back to his town.	The Lord answered, Listen to them and give them a king. Then Samuel said to the Israelites, Everyone go back to your own town.
9:1	There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.	There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.
9:2	He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the others.	Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else.
9:9	Formerly in Israel, if a man went to inquire of God, he would say, Come, let us go to the seer, because the prophet of today used to be called a seer.	Formerly in Israel, if someone went to inquire of God, they would say, Come, let us go to the seer, because the prophet of today used to be called a seer.
9:11	As they were going up the hill to the town, they met some girls coming out to draw water, and they asked them, Is the seer here?	As they were going up the hill to the town, they met some young women coming out to draw water, and they asked them, Is the seer here?
9:16	About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me.	About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.
9:19	I am the seer, Samuel replied. Go up ahead of me to the high place, for today you are to eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart.	I am the seer, Samuel replied. Go up ahead of me to the high place, for today you are to eat with me, and in the morning I will send you on your way and will tell you all that is in your heart.
9:20	As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and all your fathers family?	As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and your whole family line?
9:24	So the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, Here is what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this occasion, from the time I said, I have invited guests.  And Saul dined with Samuel that day.	So the cook took up the thigh with what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, Here is what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this occasion from the time I said, I have invited guests.  And Saul dined with Samuel that day.
9:26	They rose about daybreak and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, Get ready, and I will send you on your way. When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.	They rose about daybreak, and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, Get ready, and I will send you on your way. When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.
9:27	As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, Tell the servant to go on ahead of us—and the servant did so—but you stay here awhile, so that I may give you a message from God.	As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, Tell the servant to go on ahead of us—and the servant did so—but you stay here for a while, so that I may give you a message from God.
10:1	Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Sauls head and kissed him, saying, Has not the Lord anointed you leader over his inheritance?	Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Sauls head and kissed him, saying, Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?
10:3	Then you will go on from there until you reach the great tree of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there. One will be carrying three young goats, another three loaves of bread, and another a skin of wine.	Then you will go on from there until you reach the great tree of Tabor. Three men going up to worship God at Bethel will meet you there. One will be carrying three young goats, another three loaves of bread, and another a skin of wine.
10:5	After that you will go to Gibeah of God, where there is a Philistine outpost. As you approach the town, you will meet a procession of prophets coming down from the high place with lyres, tambourines, flutes and harps being played before them, and they will be prophesying.	After that you will go to Gibeah of God, where there is a Philistine outpost. As you approach the town, you will meet a procession of prophets coming down from the high place with lyres, timbrels, pipes and harps being played before them, and they will be prophesying.
10:6	The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.	The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.
10:10	When they arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he joined in their prophesying.	When he and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he joined in their prophesying.
10:19	But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your calamities and distresses. And you have said, No, set a king over us. So now present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and clans.	But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your disasters and calamities. And you have said, No, appoint a king over us. So now present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and clans.
10:20	When Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.	When Samuel had all Israel come forward by tribes, the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot.
10:21	Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan, and Matris clan was chosen. Finally Saul son of Kish was chosen. But when they looked for him, he was not to be found.	Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan, and Matris clan was taken. Finally Saul son of Kish was taken. But when they looked for him, he was not to be found.
10:22	So they inquired further of the Lord, Has the man come here yet? And the Lord said, Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage.	So they inquired further of the Lord, Has the man come here yet? And the Lord said, Yes, he has hidden himself among the supplies.
10:25	Samuel explained to the people the regulations of the kingship. He wrote them down on a scroll and deposited it before the Lord. Then Samuel dismissed the people, each to his own home.	Samuel explained to the people the rights and duties of kingship. He wrote them down on a scroll and deposited it before the Lord. Then Samuel dismissed the people to go to their own homes.
10:27	But some troublemakers said, How can this fellow save us? They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.	But some scoundrels said, How can this fellow save us? They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.
11:5	Just then Saul was returning from the fields, behind his oxen, and he asked, What is wrong with the people? Why are they weeping? Then they repeated to him what the men of Jabesh had said.	Just then Saul was returning from the fields, behind his oxen, and he asked, What is wrong with everyone? Why are they weeping? Then they repeated to him what the men of Jabesh had said.
11:6	When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he burned with anger.	When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.
11:7	He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent the pieces by messengers throughout Israel, proclaiming, This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not follow Saul and Samuel. Then the terror of the Lord fell on the people, and they turned out as one man.	He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent the pieces by messengers throughout Israel, proclaiming, This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not follow Saul and Samuel. Then the terror of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out together as one.
11:8	When Saul mustered them at Bezek, the men of Israel numbered three hundred thousand and the men of Judah thirty thousand.	When Saul mustered them at Bezek, the men of Israel numbered three hundred thousand and those of Judah thirty thousand.
11:9	They told the messengers who had come, Say to the men of Jabesh Gilead, By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will be delivered.  When the messengers went and reported this to the men of Jabesh, they were elated.	They told the messengers who had come, Say to the men of Jabesh Gilead, By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will be rescued.  When the messengers went and reported this to the men of Jabesh, they were elated.
11:10	They said to the Ammonites, Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do to us whatever seems good to you.	They said to the Ammonites, Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do to us whatever you like.
11:12	The people then said to Samuel, Who was it that asked, Shall Saul reign over us? Bring these men to us and we will put them to death.	The people then said to Samuel, Who was it that asked, Shall Saul reign over us? Turn these men over to us so that we may put them to death.
11:13	But Saul said, No one shall be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel.	But Saul said, No one will be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel.
11:14	Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there reaffirm the kingship.	Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there renew the kingship.
11:15	So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration.	So all the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration.
12:3	Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these, I will make it right.	Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these things, I will make it right.
12:6	Then Samuel said to the people, It is the Lord who appointed Moses and Aaron and brought your forefathers up out of Egypt.	Then Samuel said to the people, It is the Lord who appointed Moses and Aaron and brought your ancestors up out of Egypt.
12:7	Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the Lord as to all the righteous acts performed by the Lord for you and your fathers.	Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the Lord as to all the righteous acts performed by the Lord for you and your ancestors.
12:8	After Jacob entered Egypt, they cried to the Lord for help, and the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your forefathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place.	After Jacob entered Egypt, they cried to the Lord for help, and the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your ancestors out of Egypt and settled them in this place.
12:11	Then the Lord sent Jerub Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, so that you lived securely.	Then the Lord sent Jerub Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies all around you, so that you lived in safety.
12:15	But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers.	But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors.
12:17	Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call upon the Lord to send thunder and rain. And you will realize what an evil thing you did in the eyes of the Lord when you asked for a king.	Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call on the Lord to send thunder and rain. And you will realize what an evil thing you did in the eyes of the Lord when you asked for a king.
12:18	Then Samuel called upon the Lord, and that same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the Lord and of Samuel.	Then Samuel called on the Lord, and that same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the Lord and of Samuel.
12:25	Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.	Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.
13:2	Saul chose three thousand men from Israel; two thousand were with him at Micmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. The rest of the men he sent back to their homes.	Saul chose three thousand men from Israel; two thousand were with him at Mikmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. The rest of the men he sent back to their homes.
13:4	So all Israel heard the news: Saul has attacked the Philistine outpost, and now Israel has become a stench to the Philistines. And the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.	So all Israel heard the news: Saul has attacked the Philistine outpost, and now Israel has become obnoxious to the Philistines. And the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.
13:5	The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven.	The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Mikmash, east of Beth Aven.
13:6	When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that their army was hard pressed, they hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in pits and cisterns.	When the Israelites saw that their situation was critical and that their army was hard pressed, they hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in pits and cisterns.
13:11	What have you done? asked Samuel. Saul replied, When I saw that the men were scattering, and that you did not come at the set time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Micmash,	What have you done? asked Samuel. Saul replied, When I saw that the men were scattering, and that you did not come at the set time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Mikmash,
13:13	You acted foolishly, Samuel said. You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.	You have done a foolish thing, Samuel said. You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.
13:14	But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lords command.	But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lords command.
13:16	Saul and his son Jonathan and the men with them were staying in Gibeah in Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Micmash.	Saul and his son Jonathan and the men with them were staying in Gibeah in Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Mikmash.
13:18	another toward Beth Horon, and the third toward the borderland overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the desert.	another toward Beth Horon, and the third toward the borderland overlooking the Valley of Zeboyim facing the wilderness.
13:20	So all Israel went down to the Philistines to have their plowshares, mattocks, axes and sickles sharpened.	So all Israel went down to the Philistines to have their plow points, mattocks, axes and sickles sharpened.
13:21	The price was two thirds of a shekel for sharpening plowshares and mattocks, and a third of a shekel for sharpening forks and axes and for repointing goads.	The price was two thirds of a shekel for sharpening plow points and mattocks, and a third of a shekel for sharpening forks and axes and for repointing goads.
13:23	Now a detachment of Philistines had gone out to the pass at Micmash.	Now a detachment of Philistines had gone out to the pass at Mikmash.
14:1	One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, Come, lets go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side. But he did not tell his father.	One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor bearer, Come, lets go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side. But he did not tell his father.
14:4	On each side of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost was a cliff; one was called Bozez, and the other Seneh.	On each side of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost was a cliff; one was called Bozez and the other Seneh.
14:5	One cliff stood to the north toward Micmash, the other to the south toward Geba.	One cliff stood to the north toward Mikmash, the other to the south toward Geba.
14:6	Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, Come, lets go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.	Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, Come, lets go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.
14:8	Jonathan said, Come, then; we will cross over toward the men and let them see us.	Jonathan said, Come on, then; we will cross over toward them and let them see us.
14:23	So the Lord rescued Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven.	So on that day the Lord saved Israel, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven.
14:24	Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, Cursed be any man who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies! So none of the troops tasted food.	Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies! So none of the troops tasted food.
14:26	When they went into the woods, they saw the honey oozing out, yet no one put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.	When they went into the woods, they saw the honey oozing out; yet no one put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.
14:28	Then one of the soldiers told him, Your father bound the army under a strict oath, saying, Cursed be any man who eats food today! That is why the men are faint.	Then one of the soldiers told him, Your father bound the army under a strict oath, saying, Cursed be anyone who eats food today! That is why the men are faint.
14:31	That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Micmash to Aijalon, they were exhausted.	That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Mikmash to Aijalon, they were exhausted.
14:36	Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them till dawn, and let us not leave one of them alive. Do whatever seems best to you, they replied. But the priest said, Let us inquire of God here.	Saul said, Let us go down and pursue the Philistines by night and plunder them till dawn, and let us not leave one of them alive. Do whatever seems best to you, they replied. But the priest said, Let us inquire of God here.
14:37	So Saul asked God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you give them into Israels hand? But God did not answer him that day.	So Saul asked God, Shall I go down and pursue the Philistines? Will you give them into Israels hand? But God did not answer him that day.
14:39	As surely as the Lord who rescues Israel lives, even if it lies with my son Jonathan, he must die. But not one of the men said a word.	As surely as the Lord who rescues Israel lives, even if the guilt lies with my son Jonathan, he must die. But not one of them said a word.
14:40	Saul then said to all the Israelites, You stand over there; I and Jonathan my son will stand over here. Do what seems best to you, the men replied.	Saul then said to all the Israelites, You stand over there; I and Jonathan my son will stand over here. Do what seems best to you, they replied.
14:41	Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, Give me the right answer. And Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, and the men were cleared.	Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, Why have you not answered your servant today? If the fault is in me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the men of Israel are at fault, respond with Thummim. Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, and the men were cleared.
14:43	Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what you have done. So Jonathan told him, I merely tasted a little honey with the end of my staff. And now must I die?	Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what you have done. So Jonathan told him, I tasted a little honey with the end of my staff. And now I must die!
15:3	Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy everything that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.	Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.
15:4	So Saul summoned the men and mustered them at Telaim—two hundred thousand foot soldiers and ten thousand men from Judah.	So Saul summoned the men and mustered them at Telaim—two hundred thousand foot soldiers and ten thousand from Judah.
15:7	Then Saul attacked the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, to the east of Egypt.	Then Saul attacked the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, near the eastern border of Egypt.
15:11	I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions. Samuel was troubled, and he cried out to the Lord all that night.	I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions. Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the Lord all that night.
15:16	Stop! Samuel said to Saul. Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night. Tell me, Saul replied.	Enough! Samuel said to Saul. Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night. Tell me, Saul replied.
15:18	And he sent you on a mission, saying, Go and completely destroy those wicked people, the Amalekites; make war on them until you have wiped them out.	And he sent you on a mission, saying, Go and completely destroy those wicked people, the Amalekites; wage war against them until you have wiped them out.
15:22	But Samuel replied: Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.	But Samuel replied: Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.
15:24	Then Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned. I violated the Lords command and your instructions. I was afraid of the people and so I gave in to them.	Then Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned. I violated the Lords command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them.
15:29	He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a man, that he should change his mind.	He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind.
15:32	Then Samuel said, Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites. Agag came to him confidently, thinking, Surely the bitterness of death is past.	Then Samuel said, Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites. Agag came to him in chains. And he thought, Surely the bitterness of death is past.
15:35	Until the day Samuel died, he did not go to see Saul again, though Samuel mourned for him. And the Lord was grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel.	Until the day Samuel died, he did not go to see Saul again, though Samuel mourned for him. And the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel.
16:2	But Samuel said, How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me. The Lord said, Take a heifer with you and say, I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.	But Samuel said, How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me. The Lord said, Take a heifer with you and say, I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.
16:7	But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.	But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
16:11	So he asked Jesse, Are these all the sons you have? There is still the youngest, Jesse answered, but he is tending the sheep. Samuel said, Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.	So he asked Jesse, Are these all the sons you have? There is still the youngest, Jesse answered. He is tending the sheep. Samuel said, Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.
16:12	So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, Rise and anoint him; he is the one.	So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, Rise and anoint him; this is the one.
16:13	So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.	So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
16:16	Let our Lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the harp. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, and you will feel better.	Let our Lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.
16:18	One of the servants answered, I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine looking man. And the Lord is with him.	One of the servants answered, I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine looking man. And the Lord is with him.
16:23	Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.	Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.
17:1	Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah.	Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah.
17:4	A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall.	A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span.
17:10	Then the Philistine said, This day I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.	Then the Philistine said, This day I defy the armies of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.
17:12	Now David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse, who was from Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons, and in Sauls time he was old and well advanced in years.	Now David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse, who was from Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons, and in Sauls time he was very old.
17:20	Early in the morning David left the flock with a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry.	Early in the morning David left the flock in the care of a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry.
17:22	David left his things with the keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines and greeted his brothers.	David left his things with the keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines and asked his brothers how they were.
17:24	When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear.	Whenever the Israelites saw the man, they all fled from him in great fear.
17:25	Now the Israelites had been saying, Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in marriage and will exempt his fathers family from taxes in Israel.	Now the Israelites had been saying, Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in marriage and will exempt his family from taxes in Israel.
17:28	When Eliab, Davids oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he burned with anger at him and asked, Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the desert? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is; you came down only to watch the battle.	When Eliab, Davids oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he burned with anger at him and asked, Why have you come down here? And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is; you came down only to watch the battle.
17:33	Saul replied, You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a boy, and he has been a fighting man from his youth.	Saul replied, You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.
17:37	The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine. Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you.	The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine. Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you.
17:42	He looked David over and saw that he was only a boy, ruddy and handsome, and he despised him.	He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome, and he despised him.
17:44	Come here, he said, and Ill give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!	Come here, he said, and Ill give your flesh to the birds and the wild animals!
17:46	This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and Ill strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.	This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and Ill strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.
17:51	David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistines sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.	David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistines sword and drew it from the sheath. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.
17:54	David took the Philistines head and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put the Philistines weapons in his own tent.	David took the Philistines head and brought it to Jerusalem; he put the Philistines weapons in his own tent.
17:55	As Saul watched David going out to meet the Philistine, he said to Abner, commander of the army, Abner, whose son is that young man? Abner replied, As surely as you live, O king, I dont know.	As Saul watched David going out to meet the Philistine, he said to Abner, commander of the army, Abner, whose son is that young man? Abner replied, As surely as you live, Your Majesty, I dont know.
18:2	From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his fathers house.	From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family.
18:5	Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did it so successfully that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the people, and Sauls officers as well.	Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Sauls officers as well.
18:6	When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes.	When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with timbrels and lyres.
18:8	Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. They have credited David with tens of thousands, he thought, but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?	Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. They have credited David with tens of thousands, he thought, but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?
18:9	And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.	And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David.
18:10	The next day an evil spirit from God came forcefully upon Saul. He was prophesying in his house, while David was playing the harp, as he usually did. Saul had a spear in his hand	The next day an evil spirit from God came forcefully on Saul. He was prophesying in his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he usually did. Saul had a spear in his hand
18:12	Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.	Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul.
18:18	But David said to Saul, Who am I, and what is my family or my fathers clan in Israel, that I should become the kings son in law?	But David said to Saul, Who am I, and what is my family or my clan in Israel, that I should become the kings son in law?
18:22	Then Saul ordered his attendants: Speak to David privately and say, Look, the king is pleased with you, and his attendants all like you; now become his son in law.	Then Saul ordered his attendants: Speak to David privately and say, Look, the king likes you, and his attendants all love you; now become his son in law.
18:27	David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented the full number to the king so that he might become the kings son in law. Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal in marriage.	David took his men with him and went out and killed two hundred Philistines and brought back their foreskins. They counted out the full number to the king so that David might become the kings son in law. Then Saul gave him his daughter Michal in marriage.
19:1	Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan was very fond of David	Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan had taken a great liking to David
19:9	But an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the harp,	But an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the lyre,
19:20	so he sent men to capture him. But when they saw a group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel standing there as their leader, the Spirit of God came upon Sauls men and they also prophesied.	so he sent men to capture him. But when they saw a group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel standing there as their leader, the Spirit of God came on Sauls men, and they also prophesied.
19:22	Finally, he himself left for Ramah and went to the great cistern at Secu. And he asked, Where are Samuel and David? Over in Naioth at Ramah, they said.	Finally, he himself left for Ramah and went to the great cistern at Seku. And he asked, Where are Samuel and David? Over in Naioth at Ramah, they said.
19:23	So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even upon him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.	So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even on him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.
19:24	He stripped off his robes and also prophesied in Samuels presence. He lay that way all that day and night. This is why people say, Is Saul also among the prophets?	He stripped off his garments, and he too prophesied in Samuels presence. He lay naked all that day and all that night. This is why people say, Is Saul also among the prophets?
20:1	Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?	Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to kill me?
20:2	Never! Jonathan replied. You are not going to die! Look, my father doesnt do anything, great or small, without confiding in me. Why would he hide this from me? Its not so!	Never! Jonathan replied. You are not going to die! Look, my father doesnt do anything, great or small, without letting me know. Why would he hide this from me? It isnt so!
20:5	So David said, Look, tomorrow is the New Moon festival, and I am supposed to dine with the king; but let me go and hide in the field until the evening of the day after tomorrow.	So David said, Look, tomorrow is the New Moon feast, and I am supposed to dine with the king; but let me go and hide in the field until the evening of the day after tomorrow.
20:12	Then Jonathan said to David: By the Lord, the God of Israel, I will surely sound out my father by this time the day after tomorrow! If he is favorably disposed toward you, will I not send you word and let you know?	Then Jonathan said to David, I swear by the Lord, the God of Israel, that I will surely sound out my father by this time the day after tomorrow! If he is favorably disposed toward you, will I not send you word and let you know?
20:13	But if my father is inclined to harm you, may the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if I do not let you know and send you away safely. May the Lord be with you as he has been with my father.	But if my father intends to harm you, may the Lord deal with Jonathan, be it ever so severely, if I do not let you know and send you away in peace. May the Lord be with you as he has been with my father.
20:14	But show me unfailing kindness like that of the Lord as long as I live, so that I may not be killed,	But show me unfailing kindness like the Lords kindness as long as I live, so that I may not be killed,
20:18	Then Jonathan said to David: Tomorrow is the New Moon festival. You will be missed, because your seat will be empty.	Then Jonathan said to David, Tomorrow is the New Moon feast. You will be missed, because your seat will be empty.
20:24	So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon festival came, the king sat down to eat.	So David hid in the field, and when the New Moon feast came, the king sat down to eat.
20:31	As long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Now send and bring him to me, for he must die!	As long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Now send someone to bring him to me, for he must die!
20:34	Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger; on that second day of the month he did not eat, because he was grieved at his fathers shameful treatment of David.	Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger; on that second day of the feast he did not eat, because he was grieved at his fathers shameful treatment of David.
20:39	The boy knew nothing of all this; only Jonathan and David knew.	The boy knew nothing about all this; only Jonathan and David knew.
21:1	David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he met him, and asked, Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?	David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?
21:2	David answered Ahimelech the priest, The king charged me with a certain matter and said to me, No one is to know anything about your mission and your instructions. As for my men, I have told them to meet me at a certain place.	David answered Ahimelek the priest, The king sent me on a mission and said to me, No one is to know anything about the mission I am sending you on. As for my men, I have told them to meet me at a certain place.
21:5	David replied, Indeed women have been kept from us, as usual whenever I set out. The mens things are holy even on missions that are not holy. How much more so today!	David replied, Indeed women have been kept from us, as usual whenever I set out. The mens bodies are holy even on missions that are not holy. How much more so today!
21:7	Now one of Sauls servants was there that day, detained before the Lord; he was Doeg the Edomite, Sauls head shepherd.	Now one of Sauls servants was there that day, detained before the Lord; he was Doeg the Edomite, Sauls chief shepherd.
21:8	David asked Ahimelech, Dont you have a spear or a sword here? I havent brought my sword or any other weapon, because the kings business was urgent.	David asked Ahimelek, Dont you have a spear or a sword here? I havent brought my sword or any other weapon, because the kings mission was urgent.
22:2	All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.	All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander. About four hundred men were with him.
22:6	Now Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. And Saul, spear in hand, was seated under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with all his officials standing around him.	Now Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. And Saul was seated, spear in hand, under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with all his officials standing at his side.
22:7	Saul said to them, Listen, men of Benjamin! Will the son of Jesse give all of you fields and vineyards? Will he make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds?	He said to them, Listen, men of Benjamin! Will the son of Jesse give all of you fields and vineyards? Will he make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds?
22:9	But Doeg the Edomite, who was standing with Sauls officials, said, I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.	But Doeg the Edomite, who was standing with Sauls officials, said, I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelek son of Ahitub at Nob.
22:10	Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for him; he also gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.	Ahimelek inquired of the Lord for him; he also gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
22:11	Then the king sent for the priest Ahimelech son of Ahitub and his fathers whole family, who were the priests at Nob, and they all came to the king.	Then the king sent for the priest Ahimelek son of Ahitub and all the men of his family, who were the priests at Nob, and they all came to the king.
22:14	Ahimelech answered the king, Who of all your servants is as loyal as David, the kings son in law, captain of your bodyguard and highly respected in your household?	Ahimelek answered the king, Who of all your servants is as loyal as David, the kings son in law, captain of your bodyguard and highly respected in your household?
22:16	But the king said, You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and your fathers whole family.	But the king said, You will surely die, Ahimelek, you and your whole family.
22:17	Then the king ordered the guards at his side: Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because they too have sided with David. They knew he was fleeing, yet they did not tell me. But the kings officials were not willing to raise a hand to strike the priests of the Lord.	Then the king ordered the guards at his side: Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because they too have sided with David. They knew he was fleeing, yet they did not tell me. But the kings officials were unwilling to raise a hand to strike the priests of the Lord.
22:20	But Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub, escaped and fled to join David.	But one son of Ahimelek son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to join David.
22:22	Then David said to Abiathar: That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your fathers whole family.	Then David said to Abiathar, That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your whole family.
22:23	Stay with me; dont be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me.	Stay with me; dont be afraid. The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.
23:6	Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.	Now Abiathar son of Ahimelek had brought the ephod down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.
23:7	Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, and he said, God has handed him over to me, for David has imprisoned himself by entering a town with gates and bars.	Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, and he said, God has delivered him into my hands, for David has imprisoned himself by entering a town with gates and bars.
23:10	David said, O Lord, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of me.	David said, Lord, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of me.
23:11	Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me to him? Will Saul come down, as your servant has heard? O Lord, God of Israel, tell your servant. And the Lord said, He will.	Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me to him? Will Saul come down, as your servant has heard? Lord, God of Israel, tell your servant. And the Lord said, He will.
23:14	David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands.	David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands.
23:20	Now, O king, come down whenever it pleases you to do so, and we will be responsible for handing him over to the king.	Now, Your Majesty, come down whenever it pleases you to do so, and we will be responsible for giving him into your hands.
23:22	Go and make further preparation. Find out where David usually goes and who has seen him there. They tell me he is very crafty.	Go and get more information. Find out where David usually goes and who has seen him there. They tell me he is very crafty.
24:2	So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats.	So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats.
24:6	He said to his men, The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lords anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.	He said to his men, The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lords anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.
24:7	With these words David rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.	With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.
24:10	This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the Lords anointed.	This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, I will not lay my hand on my Lord, because he is the Lords anointed.
24:11	See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.	See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothing in my hand to indicate that I am guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.
24:14	Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?	Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?
24:18	You have just now told me of the good you did to me; the Lord delivered me into your hands, but you did not kill me.	You have just now told me about the good you did to me; the Lord delivered me into your hands, but you did not kill me.
24:21	Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my fathers family.	Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not kill off my descendants or wipe out my name from my fathers family.
25:1	Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Maon.	Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran.
25:3	His name was Nabal and his wifes name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was surly and mean in his dealings.	His name was Nabal and his wifes name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite.
25:4	While David was in the desert, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.	While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.
25:8	Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my young men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.	Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.
25:13	David said to his men, Put on your swords! So they put on their swords, and David put on his. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.	David said to his men, Each of you strap on your sword! So they did, and David strapped his on as well. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.
25:14	One of the servants told Nabals wife Abigail: David sent messengers from the desert to give our master his greetings, but he hurled insults at them.	One of the servants told Abigail, Nabals wife, David sent messengers from the wilderness to give our master his greetings, but he hurled insults at them.
25:16	Night and day they were a wall around us all the time we were herding our sheep near them.	Night and day they were a wall around us the whole time we were herding our sheep near them.
25:18	Abigail lost no time. She took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five dressed sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred cakes of raisins and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys.	Abigail acted quickly. She took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five dressed sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred cakes of raisins and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys.
25:21	David had just said, Its been useless—all my watching over this fellows property in the desert so that nothing of his was missing. He has paid me back evil for good.	David had just said, Its been useless—all my watching over this fellows property in the wilderness so that nothing of his was missing. He has paid me back evil for good.
25:24	She fell at his feet and said: My Lord, let the blame be on me alone. Please let your servant speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.	She fell at his feet and said: Pardon your servant, my Lord, and let me speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.
25:25	May my Lord pay no attention to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name—his name is Fool, and folly goes with him. But as for me, your servant, I did not see the men my master sent.	Please pay no attention, my Lord, to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name—his name means Fool, and folly goes with him. And as for me, your servant, I did not see the men my Lord sent.
25:26	Now since the Lord has kept you, my master, from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hands, as surely as the Lord lives and as you live, may your enemies and all who intend to harm my master be like Nabal.	And now, my Lord, as surely as the Lord your God lives and as you live, since the Lord has kept you from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hands, may your enemies and all who are intent on harming my Lord be like Nabal.
25:27	And let this gift, which your servant has brought to my master, be given to the men who follow you.	And let this gift, which your servant has brought to my Lord, be given to the men who follow you.
25:28	Please forgive your servants offense, for the Lord will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my master, because he fights the Lords battles. Let no wrongdoing be found in you as long as you live.	Please forgive your servants presumption. The Lord your God will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my Lord, because you fight the Lords battles, and no wrongdoing will be found in you as long as you live.
25:29	Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my master will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the Lord your God. But the lives of your enemies he will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling.	Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my Lord will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the Lord your God, but the lives of your enemies he will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling.
25:30	When the Lord has done for my master every good thing he promised concerning him and has appointed him leader over Israel,	When the Lord has fulfilled for my Lord every good thing he promised concerning him and has appointed him ruler over Israel,
25:31	my master will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord has brought my master success, remember your servant.	my Lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord your God has brought my Lord success, remember your servant.
25:36	When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like that of a king. He was in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until daybreak.	When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like that of a king. He was in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing at all until daybreak.
25:41	She bowed down with her face to the ground and said, Here is your maidservant, ready to serve you and wash the feet of my masters servants.	She bowed down with her face to the ground and said, I am your servant and am ready to serve you and wash the feet of my Lords servants.
25:42	Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, attended by her five maids, went with Davids messengers and became his wife.	Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, attended by her five female servants, went with Davids messengers and became his wife.
26:2	So Saul went down to the Desert of Ziph, with his three thousand chosen men of Israel, to search there for David.	So Saul went down to the Desert of Ziph, with his three thousand select Israelite troops, to search there for David.
26:3	Saul made his camp beside the road on the hill of Hakilah facing Jeshimon, but David stayed in the desert. When he saw that Saul had followed him there,	Saul made his camp beside the road on the hill of Hakilah facing Jeshimon, but David stayed in the wilderness. When he saw that Saul had followed him there,
26:6	David then asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joabs brother, Who will go down into the camp with me to Saul? Ill go with you, said Abishai.	David then asked Ahimelek the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joabs brother, Who will go down into the camp with me to Saul? Ill go with you, said Abishai.
26:8	Abishai said to David, Today God has delivered your enemy into your hands. Now let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of my spear; I wont strike him twice.	Abishai said to David, Today God has delivered your enemy into your hands. Now let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of the spear; I wont strike him twice.
26:10	As surely as the Lord lives, he said, the Lord himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.	As surely as the Lord lives, he said, the Lord himself will strike him, or his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.
26:16	What you have done is not good. As surely as the Lord lives, you and your men deserve to die, because you did not guard your master, the Lords anointed. Look around you. Where are the kings spear and water jug that were near his head?	What you have done is not good. As surely as the Lord lives, you and your men must die, because you did not guard your master, the Lords anointed. Look around you. Where are the kings spear and water jug that were near his head?
26:19	Now let my Lord the king listen to his servants words. If the Lord has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. If, however, men have done it, may they be cursed before the Lord! They have now driven me from my share in the Lords inheritance and have said, Go, serve other gods.	Now let my Lord the king listen to his servants words. If the Lord has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. If, however, people have done it, may they be cursed before the Lord! They have driven me today from my share in the Lords inheritance and have said, Go, serve other gods.
26:21	Then Saul said, I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Because you considered my life precious today, I will not try to harm you again. Surely I have acted like a fool and have erred greatly.	Then Saul said, I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Because you considered my life precious today, I will not try to harm you again. Surely I have acted like a fool and have been terribly wrong.
26:23	The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. The Lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lords anointed.	The Lord rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness. The Lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lords anointed.
26:25	Then Saul said to David, May you be blessed, my son David; you will do great things and surely triumph. So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.	Then Saul said to David, May you be blessed, David my son; you will do great things and surely triumph. So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.
27:2	So David and the six hundred men with him left and went over to Achish son of Maoch king of Gath.	So David and the six hundred men with him left and went over to Achish son of Maok king of Gath.
27:12	Achish trusted David and said to himself, He has become so odious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant forever.	Achish trusted David and said to himself, He has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.
28:4	The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem, while Saul gathered all the Israelites and set up camp at Gilboa.	The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and set up camp at Gilboa.
28:13	The king said to her, Dont be afraid. What do you see? The woman said, I see a spirit coming up out of the ground.	The king said to her, Dont be afraid. What do you see? The woman said, I see a ghostly figure coming up out of the earth.
28:15	Samuel said to Saul, Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up? I am in great distress, Saul said. The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.	Samuel said to Saul, Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up? I am in great distress, Saul said. The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has departed from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.
28:16	Samuel said, Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has turned away from you and become your enemy?	Samuel said, Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has departed from you and become your enemy?
28:19	The Lord will hand over both Israel and you to the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. The Lord will also hand over the army of Israel to the Philistines.	The Lord will deliver both Israel and you into the hands of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. The Lord will also give the army of Israel into the hands of the Philistines.
28:20	Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuels words. His strength was gone, for he had eaten nothing all that day and night.	Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuels words. His strength was gone, for he had eaten nothing all that day and all that night.
28:21	When the woman came to Saul and saw that he was greatly shaken, she said, Look, your maidservant has obeyed you. I took my life in my hands and did what you told me to do.	When the woman came to Saul and saw that he was greatly shaken, she said, Look, your servant has obeyed you. I took my life in my hands and did what you told me to do.
29:4	But the Philistine commanders were angry with him and said, Send the man back, that he may return to the place you assigned him. He must not go with us into battle, or he will turn against us during the fighting. How better could he regain his masters favor than by taking the heads of our own men?	But the Philistine commanders were angry with Achish and said, Send the man back, that he may return to the place you assigned him. He must not go with us into battle, or he will turn against us during the fighting. How better could he regain his masters favor than by taking the heads of our own men?
29:6	So Achish called David and said to him, As surely as the Lord lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until now, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers dont approve of you.	So Achish called David and said to him, As surely as the Lord lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers dont approve of you.
29:7	Turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.	Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.
30:2	and had taken captive the women and all who were in it, both young and old. They killed none of them, but carried them off as they went on their way.	and had taken captive the women and everyone else in it, both young and old. They killed none of them, but carried them off as they went on their way.
30:3	When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.	When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive.
30:7	Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, Bring me the ephod. Abiathar brought it to him,	Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek, Bring me the ephod. Abiathar brought it to him,
30:9	David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Ravine, where some stayed behind,	David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Valley, where some stayed behind.
30:10	for two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the ravine. But David and four hundred men continued the pursuit.	Two hundred of them were too exhausted to cross the valley, but David and the other four hundred continued the pursuit.
30:13	David asked him, To whom do you belong, and where do you come from? He said, I am an Egyptian, the slave of an Amalekite. My master abandoned me when I became ill three days ago.	David asked him, Who do you belong to? Where do you come from? He said, I am an Egyptian, the slave of an Amalekite. My master abandoned me when I became ill three days ago.
30:14	We raided the Negev of the Kerethites and the territory belonging to Judah and the Negev of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag.	We raided the Negev of the Kerethites, some territory belonging to Judah and the Negev of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag.
30:21	Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Besor Ravine. They came out to meet David and the people with him. As David and his men approached, he greeted them.	Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Besor Valley. They came out to meet David and the men with him. As David and his men approached, he asked them how they were.
30:23	David replied, No, my brothers, you must not do that with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and handed over to us the forces that came against us.	David replied, No, my brothers, you must not do that with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiding party that came against us.
30:26	When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends, saying, Here is a present for you from the plunder of the Lords enemies.	When David reached Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends, saying, Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the Lords enemies.
30:27	He sent it to those who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir;	David sent it to those who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir;
30:29	and Racal; to those in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;	and Rakal; to those in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;
30:30	to those in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athach	to those in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athak
30:31	and Hebron; and to those in all the other places where David and his men had roamed.	and Hebron; and to those in all the other places where he and his men had roamed.
31:1	Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.	Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa.
31:2	The Philistines pressed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki Shua.	The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki Shua.
31:11	When the people of Jabesh Gilead heard of what the Philistines had done to Saul,	When the people of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,
31:12	all their valiant men journeyed through the night to Beth Shan. They took down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth Shan and went to Jabesh, where they burned them.	all their valiant men marched through the night to Beth Shan. They took down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth Shan and went to Jabesh, where they burned them.