The Lord’s messenger said to him, “You should not ask me my name, because you cannot comprehend it.”

They turned and went on their way, but they walked behind the children, the cattle, and their possessions.

The people who did not die were struck with sores; the city’s cry for help went all the way up to heaven.

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”

So Saul stopped pursuing David and went to confront the Philistines. Therefore that place is called Sela Hammahlekoth.

David was in the stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was in Bethlehem.

They went through all the land and after nine months and twenty days came back to Jerusalem.

Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

“I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

Now I’d like to ask you for just one thing. Please don’t refuse me.” She said, “Go ahead and ask.”

But King Solomon will be empowered and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord.”

Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number.

She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

While they were sitting at the table, the Lord spoke through the old prophet

All Israel buried him and mourned for him, just as the Lord had predicted through his servant the prophet Ahijah.

Asa did what the Lord approved like his ancestor David had done.

Obadiah said, “What sin have I committed that you are ready to hand your servant over to Ahab for execution?

But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”

This is an easy task for the Lord; he will also hand Moab over to you.