Bright and early the next morning Joshua had the priests pick up the ark of the Lord.

Bright and early the next morning Joshua made Israel approach in tribal order and the tribe of Judah was selected.

Achan told Joshua, “It is true. I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel in this way:

Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the Lord God of Israel fought for Israel.

Joshua said, “Now put aside the foreign gods that are among you and submit to the Lord God of Israel.”

So I will no longer remove before them any of the nations that Joshua left unconquered when he died.

He also threatened the men of Penuel, warning, “When I return victoriously, I will tear down this tower.”

The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.

Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.

Now what do you have at your disposal? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.”

(24:2) When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, they told him, “Look, David is in the desert of En Gedi.”

The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.

Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.

King David said, “Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,

Now, O God of Israel, may the promise you made to your servant, my father David, be realized.

When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

Abijah passed away and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa replaced him as king.

As she went to get it, he called out to her, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”

So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who supervised the palace. (Now Obadiah was a very loyal follower of the Lord.

Then the king of Israel marched out and struck down the horses and chariots; he thoroughly defeated Syria.