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1 Soall Israel was recorded by genealogies, and indeed, theywereinscribed in the book of the kings of Israel. But Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. 2 And the first inhabitants whodweltin their possessions in their citieswereIsraelites, priests, Levites, andthe Nethinim. Dwellers in Jerusalem 3 Now inJerusalem the children of Judah […]

Tragic End of Saul and His Sons 1 Nowthe Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. 3 The battle became fierce […]

David Made King over All Israel 1 Thenall Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed weareyour bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, youwerethe one who led Israel out and brought them in; and theLordyourGod said to you, ‘You shallshepherd My people Israel, and be ruler […]

The Growth of David’s Army 1 Nowthesewerethe men who came to David atZiklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and theywereamong the mighty men, helpers in the war, 2 armed with bows, using both the right hand andthe left inhurlingstones andshootingarrows with the bow.Theywereof Benjamin, Saul’s brethren. 3 The […]

The Ark Brought from Kirjath Jearim 1 Then David consulted with thecaptains of thousands and hundreds,andwith every leader. 2 And David said to all the assembly of Israel, “Ifitseemsgood to you, and if it is of theLordour God, let us send out to our brethren everywherewhoareleft in all the land of Israel, and with them […]

David Established at Jerusalem 1 NowHiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 So David knew that theLordhad established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom washighly exalted for the sake of His people Israel. 3 Then David took more wives […]

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 1 Davidbuilt houses for himself in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God,and pitched a tent for it. 2 Then David said, “No one may carry theark of God but the Levites, fortheLordhas chosen them to carry the ark of God and to […]

The Ark Placed in the Tabernacle 1 Sothey brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings,he blessed the people […]

God’s Covenant with David 1 Nowit came to pass, when David was dwelling in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of theLordisunder tent curtains.” 2 Then Nathan said to David, “Do all thatisin your heart, for Godiswith […]

David’s Further Conquests 1 After thisit came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then he defeatedMoab, and the Moabites became David’sservants,andbrought tribute. 3 AndDavid defeated Hadadezer king of ZobahasfarasHamath, as he went to establish his power by the River […]