Monthly Archives: March 2011

1. Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.” 2. But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “I will make … Continue reading →

1. Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? 2. “When you go from me today, then you will find two … Continue reading →

1. Now there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valor. 2. He … Continue reading →

1. And it came about when Samuel was old that he appointed his sons judges over Israel. 2. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; {they} were judging in Beersheba. 3. His … Continue reading →

1. And the men of Kiriath-jearim came and took the ark of the LORD and brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill, and consecrated Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD. 2. From the … Continue reading →

1. Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell … Continue reading →

1. Now the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it to the house of Dagon and set it by Dagon. 3. When … Continue reading →

1. Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped beside Ebenezer while the Philistines camped in Aphek. 2. The Philistines drew up in battle array to meet … Continue reading →

1. Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent. 2. It happened at that time as Eli was lying down in his place (now … Continue reading →

1. Then Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. 2. “There is no one holy like the … Continue reading →