1. Bible Study Guide
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The Book of 1 Samuel

3. I. Historical Setting (1-7)
A. Samuel's Birth, Youth, & Calling
B. Israel Defeated by the Philistines; the Ark taken and restored

4. II. The Beginning of the Kingship in Israel under the Guidance of Samuel
(8:1-16:13)
A. The Rise of Saul (8-12
1. The people's sinful request for a king (8)
2. Samuel anoints Saul privately (9:1-10:16)
3. Saul chosen to be king publicly (10:17-27)
4. Saul's choice as king confirmed (11:1-13)
5. Saul's reign inaugurated at a covenant renewal ceremony
(11:14-12:25)

5. B. Saul's Kingship a Failure (13:1-16:13)

6. III. Establishment of Kingship in Israel (16:14-31:13)
A. The Rise of David (16:14-27:12)
1. David enters Saul's service (16:14-17:58)

7. 2. David becomes alienated from Saul (18-19)
3. Jonathan protects David from Saul (20)
4. David continues to elude Saul (21:1-22:5)

8. 5. Saul kills the priests at Nob (22:6-23)
6. David rescues the people of Keilah (23:1-6)
7. Saul continues to pursue David (23:7-29)
8. David spares Saul's life (24)

9. 9. Nabal and Abigail (25)
10. David again spares Saul's life (26)
11. David enters Achish's service (27)

10. B. The End of Saul's Reign (28-31)