The Birth of Samuel 1 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphitefrom the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu,…

Hannah’s Prayer 1 Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in theLord; in theLordmy hornis lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance….

The Lord Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before theLordunder Eli. In those days the word of theLordwas rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose…

1 And Samuel’s word came to all Israel. The Philistines Capture the Ark Now the Israelites went out to fight against the Philistines. The Israelites camped at Ebenezer, and the…

The Ark in Ashdod and Ekron 1 After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 Then they carried the ark into…

The Ark Returned to Israel 1 When the ark of theLordhad been in Philistine territory seven months, 2 the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners and said, “What…

1 So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of theLord. They brought it to Abinadab’s house on the hill and consecrated Eleazar his son to…

Israel Asks for a King 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his…

Samuel Anoints Saul 1 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…

1 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not theLordanointed you ruler over his inheritance? 2 When you…