So Saul inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him – not by dreams nor by Urim nor by the prophets.

But if you continue to do evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”

Now the boy Samuel was growing up and finding favor both with the Lord and with people.

Your servant has struck down both the lion and the bear. This uncircumcised Philistine will be just like one of them. For he has defied the armies of the living God!”

When it was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they prophesied too. So Saul sent messengers a third time, but they also prophesied.

Both night and day they were a protective wall for us the entire time we were with them, while we were tending our flocks.

He even stripped off his clothes and prophesied before Samuel. He lay there naked all that day and night. (For that reason it is asked, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”)

Her rival wife used to upset her and make her worry, for the Lord had not enabled her to have children.

We will be like all the other nations. Our king will judge us and lead us and fight our battles.”

Even Saul went to his home in Gibeah. With him went some brave men whose hearts God had touched.

“So now, take your positions and watch this great thing that the Lord is about to do in your sight.

The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind.”

Then Jesse presented Shammah. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.”

David had also married Ahinoam from Jezreel; the two of them became his wives.

So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.

The messenger replied, “Israel has fled from the Philistines! The army has suffered a great defeat! Your two sons, Hophni and Phineas, are dead! The ark of God has been captured!”

If you fear the Lord, serving him and obeying him and not rebelling against what he says, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the Lord your God, all will be well.

But the next morning, the second day of the new moon, David’s place was still vacant. So Saul said to his son Jonathan, “Why has Jesse’s son not come to the meal yesterday or today?”

David said to Ahimelech, “Is there no sword or spear here at your disposal? I don’t have my own sword or equipment in hand due to the urgency of the king’s instructions.”

Saul replied to David, “May you be rewarded, my son David! You will without question be successful!” So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.