1 SAMUEL 30 ‐ “David Rescues Ziklag”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "encouraged" | Hebrew: "chazaq" | Meaning: "to strengthen, to encourage" David returns home to devastation, and has to fight through his own grief before he can fight for anyone else. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
1 SAMUEL 31 ‐ “The Death of Saul”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "fell" | Hebrew: "naphal" | Meaning: "to fall" The battle Samuel predicted finally arrives, and Israel's first king meets a tragic end. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1 Samuel 31. The...
1 SAMUEL 27 ‐ “David Among the Philistines”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "sojourn" | Hebrew: "gur" | Meaning: "to sojourn, to dwell as a foreigner" Exhausted from constant pursuit, David makes a surprising decision to seek refuge among Israel's own enemies. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
1 SAMUEL 28 ‐ “Saul and the Witch of Endor”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "familiar spirit" | Hebrew: "ob" | Meaning: "a medium, familiar spirit" Desperate and abandoned by God's silence, Saul turns to something he had once outlawed himself. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris...
1 SAMUEL 29 ‐ “The Philistines Reject David”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "adversary" | Hebrew: "satan" | Meaning: "adversary, accuser" David nearly finds himself fighting against his own people, until the Philistine commanders intervene. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and...
1 SAMUEL 25 ‐ “Nabal and Abigail”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "fool" | Hebrew: "nabal" | Meaning: "fool" A foolish man's rudeness nearly starts a massacre, until his remarkably wise wife intervenes. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1 Samuel 25. Samuel...
1 SAMUEL 26 ‐ “David Spares Saul Again”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "spear" | Hebrew: "chanith" | Meaning: "spear" For a second time, David finds Saul completely vulnerable, and again chooses mercy over vengeance. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1 Samuel...
1 SAMUEL 22 ‐ “David at the Cave of Adullam”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "cave" | Hebrew: "me'arah" | Meaning: "cave" David gathers a ragtag band of followers, while Saul takes brutal revenge on an innocent priest. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1 Samuel 22....
1 SAMUEL 23 ‐ “David Rescues Keilah”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "seek" | Hebrew: "baqash" | Meaning: "to seek" David risks everything to save a city under attack, only to learn its people might betray him afterward. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1...
1 SAMUEL 24 ‐ “David Spares Saul in the Cave”
Translation: King James Version Key Word: "anointed" | Hebrew: "mashach" | Meaning: "anointed" David gets a perfect chance to kill the man hunting him, and chooses not to take it. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and this is 1 Samuel 24. Saul...