Naked Bible 458: 1 Samuel 13-14

With Dr. Matthew Halsted

After the Amalekites attacked Ziklag and took captive David's wives and other people, David and his men pursued and defeated the Amalekites, recovering all of the captives and goods. Meanwhile, Saul and his men were defeated and killed by the ...

With Dr. Matthew Halsted

1 Samuel 29 tells the story of David's rejection by the Philistines. David had been living in exile with the Philistines after being anointed king of Israel by the prophet Samuel. The Philistines were preparing for battle against Israel, ...

In this Bible Story, Saul's pride and disobedience begins to show. Although he claims many victories, his attitude against God was muddied by his own pride and anxiety. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 13. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible vers ...  Show more

In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David’s life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David’s presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Toda ...  Show more

In this Bible Story, Saul and Jonathan pass and their deaths signify the ending to David’s exile. Now a new era of Israel can emerge to the glory of God. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 31 & 1 Chronicles 10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible v ...  Show more

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David's kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan's lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For t ...  Show more