‘That was a foolish thing to do,’ Samuel answered. ‘You have not obeyed the command the LORD your God gave you. If you had obeyed, he would have let you… Read more

‘The LORD has made a solemn promise, and he will not abandon you, for he has decided to make you his own people. As for me, the LORD forbid that… Read more

That night Saul divided his men into three groups, and at dawn they rushed into the enemy camp and attacked the Ammonites. By midday they had slaughtered them. The survivors… Read more

‘Suppose one of you has a servant who is ploughing or looking after the sheep. When he comes in from the paddock, do you tell him to hurry and eat… Read more

Trust in the LORD and do good; live in the land and be safe. Seek your happiness in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desire. Give yourself… Read more

So they ran and brought Saul out to the people, and they could see that he was a head taller than anyone else. Samuel said to the people, ‘Here is… Read more