Tag: 1 Samuel

[:en]David went to Nob to Abimelech the priest and asked for bread and sword in the presence of Doeg, the Edomite, Saul’s head shepherd. (v. 7).  Then he fled from Saul and went to Achish, king of Gath.  But the servants of Achish recognized him, so David was very much afrsid.  So he pretended to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 21[:]

[:en]Jonathan and David were best friends and they re-affirm their oath out of love for each other.  Through their secret agreement, Jonathan would inform David if his father would intend to kill.  When it was clear for David to leave, they kissed each other and wept and sworn friendship with each other in the name… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 20[:]

[:en]When an evil spirit came upon Saul, he tried to kill David while he was playing the harp.  But David was able to escape.  God had protected David’s life from constant danger in many ways.  He had Jonathan, his best friend to inform him of Saul’s plans.  He had his wife Michal, Saul’s daughter risking… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 19[:]

[:en]God blessed David in all his endeavors with success.  When David returned home with Saul from fighting with the Philistines, the women sang: “Saul has slain his thousands and David his tens of thousands” (v. 7)  Saul got furious and jealous.  He because suspicious and afraid.  Hate had embedded into his mind to the point… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 18[:]

[:en]Goliath was 9 feet tall and the champion of the Philistines.  He challenged the Israelites that anyone who could fight and kill him, all the Philistines would be subjected to them.  No one ever dared to take up the challenge.  Meanwhile, David’s father Jesse  asked David to send food for his brothers, Eliab, Abinadab and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 17[:]

[:en]God told Samuel to stop mourning for Saul and to set his way to Jesse of Bethlehem.  When he arrived, he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.  Jesse had  seven of his sons passed by Samuel but the Lord had not chosen any.  The only youngest son left was David,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 16[:]

[:en]Samuel was commissioned by God to tell Saul to attack the Amalekites with His instruction to totally destroy everything that belongs to them. (v. 1-3)  But when the battle was won, Saul spared Agag, the king of Amalekites, and the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs – everything that was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 15[:]

[:en]Jonathan trusted God and attacked the Philistines.  He strengthened the army and challenged them to new victories.  Saul had bound the people under oath not to eat food before evening came or before he had avenged himself on their enemies.  When the entire army entered the wood and saw the honey, they did not eat… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 14[:]

[:en]Saul was 30 years old when he became king and he reigned over Israel for 42 years. (v. 1).  Jonathan attacked the Philistines and Saul blew the trumpet to summon people to join him at Gilgal.  When men of Israel saw the numerous chariots and soldiers of Philistines, some hid in caves, among the rocks… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 13[:]

[:en]Farewell speech of Samuel:  You now have a king as your leader.  As I am old and gray, my conscience is clear because I never oppress people or accept any bribe. The history of Israel showed that the hand of the Lord was with them when they obeyed, but it was against them when they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 12[:zh]Thoughts [:]