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- 1 Samuel 14:22
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When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.
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- 1 Samuel 15:29
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Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:8
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Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:9
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Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
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- 1 Samuel 17:36
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Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”
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- 1 Samuel 18:5
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So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.
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- 1 Samuel 19:20
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he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy.
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- 1 Samuel 19:21
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When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy.
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- 1 Samuel 19:22
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Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told.
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- 1 Samuel 19:23
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So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
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- 1 Samuel 19:24
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Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
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- 1 Samuel 20:27
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But on the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why hasn’t the son of Jesse come to the meal either yesterday or today?”
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- 1 Samuel 21:8
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Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s mission was urgent.”
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Source alternate reference: 21.9
- 1 Samuel 22:7
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Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?
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- 1 Samuel 22:17
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Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD.
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- 1 Samuel 23:17
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saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.”
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- 1 Samuel 24:11
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See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
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Source alternate reference: 24.12
- 1 Samuel 25:13
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And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.
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- 1 Samuel 25:16
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They were a wall around us, both day and night, the whole time we were herding our sheep near them.
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- 1 Samuel 25:43
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David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives.
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- 1 Samuel 26:25
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Saul said to him, “May you be blessed, David my son. You will accomplish great things and will surely prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.
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- 1 Samuel 28:6
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He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.
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- 1 Samuel 28:15
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Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”
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- 1 Samuel 28:19
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Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.”
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- 1 Samuel 28:20
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Immediately Saul fell flat on the ground, terrified by the words of Samuel. And his strength was gone, because he had not eaten anything all that day and night.
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- 1 Samuel 28:22
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Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.”
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- 1 Samuel 28:23
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Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
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- 1 Samuel 31:5
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When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.
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- 1 Samuel 31:6
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So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.
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- 2 Samuel 1:4
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“What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.”
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- 2 Samuel 1:11
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Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.
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- 2 Samuel 2:2
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So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
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- 2 Samuel 2:6
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Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.
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- 2 Samuel 2:7
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Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
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- 2 Samuel 3:17
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Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
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- 2 Samuel 3:19
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Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
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- 2 Samuel 4:2
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Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
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- 2 Samuel 5:2
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Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
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- 2 Samuel 7:19
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And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD?
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- 2 Samuel 8:11
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and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued—
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- 2 Samuel 11:12
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“Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next.
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- 2 Samuel 11:17
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And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died.
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- 2 Samuel 11:21
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Who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If he asks you this, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’”
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- 2 Samuel 11:24
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Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.”
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- 2 Samuel 12:13
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Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.
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- 2 Samuel 12:14
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Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”
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- 2 Samuel 12:27
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Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.
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- 2 Samuel 13:36
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And as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.
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- 2 Samuel 14:7
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Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, ‘Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!’ So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband’s name or posterity on the earth.”
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- 2 Samuel 15:19
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Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland.
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