1 Samuel
The transition from judges to monarchy through Samuel, Saul, and David
Chapters
Chapter 1
PrayerHannah's Prayer
Hannah prays for a son and dedicates Samuel to the Lord
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 1:10, 1 Samuel 1:11, 1 Samuel 1:28
Chapter 2
PraiseHannah's Song and Eli's Sons
Hannah praises God and Eli's wicked sons are condemned
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 2:1, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Samuel 2:26
Chapter 3
God's CallSamuel's Call
Young Samuel hears God's voice and becomes a prophet
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 3:9, 1 Samuel 3:10, 1 Samuel 3:19
Chapter 4
ArkThe Ark Captured
The Philistines capture the ark and Eli's sons die
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 4:3, 1 Samuel 4:11, 1 Samuel 4:18
Chapter 5
ArkThe Ark Among the Philistines
The ark causes trouble for the Philistines and their god Dagon
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 5:3, 1 Samuel 5:6, 1 Samuel 5:11
Chapter 6
Ark ReturnThe Ark Returned
The Philistines return the ark with offerings to Israel
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 6:3, 1 Samuel 6:7, 1 Samuel 6:19
Chapter 7
RepentanceSamuel Judges Israel
Samuel leads Israel to repentance and victory over the Philistines
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 7:6, 1 Samuel 7:12
Chapter 8
KingIsrael Demands a King
Israel asks for a king and Samuel warns them of the consequences
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 8:5, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:19
Chapter 9
DonkeysSaul Meets Samuel
Saul searches for his father's donkeys and meets Samuel
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 9:6, 1 Samuel 9:16, 1 Samuel 9:20
Chapter 10
AnointingSaul Anointed King
Samuel anoints Saul as king and gives him signs
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 10:6, 1 Samuel 10:24
Chapter 11
Spirit of GodSaul's First Victory
Saul leads Israel to victory over the Ammonites
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 11:6, 1 Samuel 11:11, 1 Samuel 11:13
Chapter 12
Fear of LordSamuel's Farewell Speech
Samuel addresses Israel and calls them to faithfulness
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 12:14, 1 Samuel 12:20, 1 Samuel 12:24
Chapter 13
Unlawful SacrificeSaul's Unlawful Sacrifice
Saul offers sacrifice unlawfully and loses his kingdom
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 13:11, 1 Samuel 13:13, 1 Samuel 13:14
Chapter 14
JonathanJonathan's Victory
Jonathan and his armor-bearer defeat the Philistines
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 14:6, 1 Samuel 14:12, 1 Samuel 14:23
Chapter 15
DisobedienceSaul's Disobedience
Saul spares Agag and the best of the Amalekites
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 15:9, 1 Samuel 15:22, 1 Samuel 15:23
Chapter 16
AnointingDavid Anointed
Samuel anoints David as king and the Spirit comes upon him
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:13
Chapter 17
FaithDavid and Goliath
Young David defeats the giant Goliath with faith in God
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:47, 1 Samuel 17:50
Chapter 18
FriendshipDavid and Jonathan
David and Jonathan become friends, and Saul becomes jealous
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 18:1, 1 Samuel 18:3, 1 Samuel 18:9
Chapter 19
Attempted MurderSaul Tries to Kill David
Saul attempts to kill David but Jonathan and Michal help him escape
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 19:1, 1 Samuel 19:11, 1 Samuel 19:17
Chapter 20
VowJonathan Warns David
Jonathan helps David escape and they make a covenant
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 20:3, 1 Samuel 20:13, 1 Samuel 20:42
Chapter 21
NobDavid at Nob
David receives bread and Goliath's sword from Ahimelech
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 21:1, 1 Samuel 21:6, 1 Samuel 21:9
Chapter 22
AdullamDavid at Adullam
David gathers followers and Saul kills the priests of Nob
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 22:1, 1 Samuel 22:2, 1 Samuel 22:18
Chapter 23
KeilahDavid Saves Keilah
David saves Keilah from the Philistines but must flee from Saul
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 23:1, 1 Samuel 23:4, 1 Samuel 23:14
Chapter 24
MercyDavid Spares Saul
David shows mercy by sparing Saul's life in the cave
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 24:6, 1 Samuel 24:10, 1 Samuel 24:12
Chapter 25
NabalDavid and Abigail
Abigail prevents David from killing Nabal and becomes his wife
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 25:3, 1 Samuel 25:33, 1 Samuel 25:39
Chapter 26
AbishaiDavid Spares Saul Again
David spares Saul's life a second time in the wilderness
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 26:9, 1 Samuel 26:11, 1 Samuel 26:23
Chapter 27
EscapeDavid Among the Philistines
David lives in Philistine territory to escape Saul
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 27:1, 1 Samuel 27:5, 1 Samuel 27:10
Chapter 28
InquirySaul and the Witch of Endor
Saul consults a medium and learns of his impending death
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 28:6, 1 Samuel 28:7, 1 Samuel 28:19
Chapter 29
Philistine CommandersDavid Rejected by Philistines
The Philistine commanders reject David from their army
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 29:4, 1 Samuel 29:6, 1 Samuel 29:9
Chapter 30
DistressDavid Recovers His Family
David recovers his family and possessions from the Amalekites
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 30:6, 1 Samuel 30:8, 1 Samuel 30:19
Chapter 31
Saul's DeathSaul's Death
Saul and Jonathan die in battle against the Philistines
Key Verses: 1 Samuel 31:4, 1 Samuel 31:6, 1 Samuel 31:12
About 1 Samuel
The transition from judges to monarchy through Samuel, Saul, and David
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Samuel and others