Old Testament Historical 31 chapters
1 Samuel
Israel transitions from judges to monarchy: Samuel the prophet anoints Saul, Saul fails through disobedience, and God chooses David — a man after His own heart.
Outline
- Ch. 1–7 Samuel's birth and call (1–3); the ark captured and returned (4–6); revival at Mizpah
- Ch. 8–12 Israel demands a king; Saul anointed and confirmed
- Ch. 13–15 Saul's disobedience and rejection
- Ch. 16–17 David anointed (16); David and Goliath (17)
- Ch. 18–27 Saul's jealousy; David's flight; David spares Saul twice (24, 26)
- Ch. 28–31 The medium at En-dor; Saul's death at Gilboa