Category: 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 30:8 is about seeking guidance and strength from God in times of distress and difficulty. 8 And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.” Setting the Scene for 1 Samuel 30:8 In…

1 Samuel 16:23 is about David playing the lyre for King Saul to soothe his troubled spirit, highlighting the power of music in bringing peace and calmness to a distressed soul. 23 And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. So Saul was…

1 Samuel 15:29 is about God’s unchanging nature and his rejection of Saul as king due to his disobedience, emphasizing the importance of obedience and humility in the eyes of the Lord. 29 And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have…

1 Samuel 18:14 is about how David achieved success in all his undertakings because the Lord was with him. 14 And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him. Setting the Scene for 1 Samuel 18:14 In 1 Samuel 18:14, we find David, a young shepherd who had just slain…

1 Samuel 1:17 is about Hannah pouring out her soul in prayer before the Lord, demonstrating her deep anguish and desperation for a child, ultimately leading to God granting her request and blessing her with a son, Samuel. 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you…

1 Samuel 21:2 is about David seeking help and sustenance from a priest in his time of need, highlighting the theme of seeking refuge and assistance from God in times of trouble. 2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has charged me with a matter and said to me, ‘Let no one…

1 Samuel 1:9-20 is about Hannah’s fervent prayer for a child, her deep sorrow and anguish, and her eventual faith in God’s promise as she is granted the blessing of a son, Samuel, highlighting the power of prayer, faith, and God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his promises. 9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh,…

1 Samuel 30:18 is about David and his men recovering all that was taken from them by the Amalekites, emphasizing the restoration of what was lost through God’s faithfulness and David’s leadership. 18 David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives. Setting the Scene for 1 Samuel 30:18 In…

1 Samuel 17:28 is about Eliab, David’s oldest brother, becoming angry at David for questioning his obedience to their father Jesse and for intruding upon the battle with Goliath, illustrating the themes of sibling rivalry and the contrast between outward appearances and true valor. 28 Now Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to…

1 Samuel 3:18 is about the acceptance of God’s will and Samuel’s trust in his prophetic calling, despite the difficult message he had to deliver to Eli. 18 So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the Lord. Let him do what seems good to him.” Setting the…