“But if he strikes him out of hatred or throws something at him intentionally so that he dies,

You must not have any other gods besides me.

You should tie them as a reminder on your forearm and fasten them as symbols on your forehead.

However, you must not eat blood – pour it out on the ground like water.

He must eat the same share they do, despite any profits he may gain from the sale of his family’s inheritance.

But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, forcing us to do burdensome labor.

Joshua and all Israel turned to Debir and fought against it.

from Ekron westward, all those in the vicinity of Ashdod and their towns;

“So the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and be our king!’

“So the trees said to the grapevine, ‘You come and be our king!’

Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will attack the city as the lot dictates.

The Israelites got up the next morning and moved against Gibeah.

She was very upset as she prayed to the Lord, and she was weeping uncontrollably.

When they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.

He had bronze shin guards on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

Saul replied, “May you be blessed by the Lord, for you have had compassion on me.

The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!

Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the secretary.

You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.

So I will give you thanks, O Lord, before the nations! I will sing praises to you.