1 Kings - 1 Regum

31 chapters • 810 verses

1 Regum

31 chapters • 810 verses

28 verses

Anna the wife of Elcana being barren, by vow and prayer obtaineth a son: whom she calleth Samuel: and presenteth him to the service of God in Silo, according to her vow.

36 verses

The canticle of Anna. The wickedness of the sons of Heli: for which they are not duly corrected by their father. A prophecy against the house of Heli.

21 verses

Samuel is four times called by the Lord: who revealeth to him the evil that shall fall on Heli, and his house.

22 verses

The Israelites being overcome by the Philistines, send for the ark of God: but they are beaten again, the sons of Heli are killed, and the ark taken: upon the hearing of the news Heli falleth backward and dieth.

12 verses

Dagon twice falleth down before the ark. The Philistines are grievously afflicted, wherever the ark cometh.

21 verses

The ark is sent back to Bethsames: where many are slain for looking through curiosity into it.

17 verses

The ark is brought to Cariathiarim. By Samuel's exhortation the people cast away their idols and serve God alone. The Lord defeateth the Philistines, while Samuel offereth sacrifice.

22 verses

Samuel growing old, and his sons not walking in his ways, the people desire a king.

27 verses

Saul seeking his father's asses, cometh to Samuel, by whom he is entertained.

27 verses

Saul is anointed. He prophesieth, and is changed into another man. Samuel calleth the people together, to make a king: the lot falleth on Saul.

15 verses

Saul defeateth the Ammonites, and delivereth Jabes Galaad.

25 verses

Samuel's integrity is acknowledged. God sheweth by a sign from heaven that they had done ill in asking for a king.

23 verses

The war between Saul and the Philistines. The distress of the Israelites. Saul offereth sacrifice before the coming of Samuel: for which he is reproved.

52 verses

Jonathan attacketh the Philistines. A miraculous victory. Saul's unadvised oath, by which Jonathan is put in danger of his life, but is delivered by the people.

35 verses

Saul is sent to destroy Amalec: he spareth their king and the best of their cattle: for which disobedience he is cast off by the Lord.

23 verses

Samuel is sent to Bethlehem, where he anointeth David: who is taken into Saul's family.

58 verses

War with the Philistines. Goliath challengeth Israel. He is slain by David.

Capitulum XVIII

30 verses

The friendship of Jonathan and David. The envy of Saul, and his design upon David's life. He marrieth him to his daughter Michol.

24 verses

Other attempts of Saul upon David's life. He cometh to Samuel. Saul's messengers, and Saul himself prophesy.

43 verses

Saul being obstinately bent upon killing David, he is sent away by Jonathan.

15 verses

David receiveth holy bread of Achimelech, the priest: and feigneth himself mad before Achis, king of Geth.

23 verses

Many resort to David. Doeg accuseth Achimelech to Saul. He ordereth him and all the other priests of Nobe to be slain. Abiathar escapeth.

Capitulum XXIII

28 verses

David relieveth Ceila, besieged by the Philistines. He fleeth into the desert of Ziph. Jonathan and he confirm their former covenant. The Ziphites discover him to Saul, who pursuing close after him, is called away by an invasion from the Philistines.

23 verses

Saul seeketh David in the wilderness of Engaddi: he goeth into a cave where David hath him in his power.

44 verses

The death of Samuel. David, provoked by Nabal, threateneth to destroy him: but is appeased by Abigail.

25 verses

Saul goeth out again after David, who cometh by night where Saul and his men are asleep, but suffereth him not to be touched. Saul again confesseth his fault, and promiseth peace.

Capitulum XXVII

12 verses

David goeth again to Achis king of Geth, and obtaineth of him the city of Siceleg.

Capitulum XXVIII

25 verses

The Philistines go out to war against Israel. Saul being forsaken by God, hath recourse to a witch. Samuel appeareth to him.

11 verses

David going with the Philistines is sent back by their princes.

31 verses

The Amalecites burn Siceleg, and carry off the prey: David pursueth after them, and recovereth all out of their hands.

13 verses

Israel is defeated by the Philistines: Saul and his sons are slain.