Who was Saul?

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

Stephen gives a powerful speech before the council, and he is stoned to death.

Saul (later known as Paul) is converted to Christianity and begins to preach.

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

Peter defends his actions before the council, and the Gentile converts are accepted into the church.

King Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but an angel frees him.

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

Paul defends himself before the crowd and explains his conversion to Christianity.

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

Saul is chosen by God to be the first king of Israel, and he is anointed by Samuel.

Saul's reign as king begins, and he experiences military victories and the affirmation of the people.

Saul disobeys God's commands, leading to his rejection as king. Samuel anoints David as the next king.

Saul becomes jealous of David's military victories and popularity, leading to a period of conflict between the two.

David and Jonathan, Saul's son, form a close friendship despite Saul's attempts to harm David.

Saul disobeys God's commands and is rejected as king for a second time.

David is anointed as the next king of Israel for a second time by Samuel.

David defeats the giant Philistine warrior Goliath, establishing himself as a great military leader.

David continues to have success as a military leader, and Saul's jealousy intensifies.

Saul tries to kill David, who flees and becomes a fugitive.

David and Jonathan renew their friendship and make a covenant with each other.

David escapes to the city of Nob, where he receives help from the priests.

David lives in the wilderness and attracts a band of followers as he evades Saul's attempts to capture him.

David rescues the city of Keilah from a Philistine invasion.

Saul and David encounter each other at the Cave of Adullam, but David spares Saul's life.

Samuel dies, and David mourns his loss.

David encounters Saul again and spares his life for a second time.

David joins forces with the Philistines, but is met with suspicion by their leaders.

Saul consults with a medium to speak to the dead Samuel, who prophesies Saul's impending defeat and death.

The Philistines reject David as an ally and send him back to the Israelites.

Saul and Jonathan die in battle against the Philistines. David mourns their loss and sings a lament for them.

David is anointed as king over all Israel, consolidating his rule over the tribes.

David defeats the remnants of Saul's family and consolidates his rule over all of Israel.

Absalom, David's son, begins to rebel against his father and gains a following.

Ish-bosheth, Saul's son and rival to David's rule, is murdered, solidifying David's reign.

David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital.

The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem and placed in a tent.

God makes a covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty through his descendants.

David shows kindness to Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, who was lame.

Nathan the prophet rebukes David for his sin and pronounces judgment on him.

Shimei curses David as he flees from Absalom's rebellion.

David returns to Jerusalem and is reconciled with his subjects.

David takes actions to atone for Saul's violation of a covenant with the Gibeonites.

David writes a song of deliverance, praising God for his salvation and protection.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

The account of Saul's defeat by the Philistines and his death.

David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.

Warriors join David

David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship.

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

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