1. The Reign of King Saul

2. Desire for a King Samuel was growing old and his sons were wicked. Israel wanted a king instead of another judge. Israel was, in essence, rejecting God! They wanted to be like “the other nations.” Samuel told them what a king would do. But they demanded a king!

3. Saul Is Selected Saul was looking for his father’s lost donkeys when he appeared before Samuel. Samuel told him the animals had been found. Samuel secretly anointed Saul as king. Saul joined a band of prophets and began prophesying. Samuel told Saul to meet him in Gilgal at the appointed time. Following a successful battle, Samuel publicly anointed Saul in Mizpah.

4. The Philistine Oppression of Israel Samuel confirms Saul as king and calls for obedience. Saul prepares to attack the Philistines at Gilgal. He awaits Samuel’s arrival. Saul goes ahead and offers the sacrifice—a violation of the law--because the people are scattering (leaving). Samuel severely rebukes Saul.

5. Saul and the Amalekites God’s instructions said the Amalekites were to be totally destroyed. Saul kept the best of sheep and oxen, and the king, alive. Saul blames the people; God rejects him as king. David is secretly anointed to be the next king over Israel. God removes His spirit from Saul. show video from Bible series

6. David and Goliath The Philistine giant Goliath challenges Israel. David goes against Goliath with a sling and five smooth stones. He kills Goliath and cuts off his head. Israel rallies and defeats the Philistines. *show video from Bible series

7. David Gains Favor With the People David and Saul’s son Jonathan become close friends. Israel starts to choose David over Saul. On two separate occasions, Saul attempts to kill David (with a spear). Saul even attacks Jonathan when he takes David’s side. David leaves the Saul’s court and flees for his life, in Nob.

8. David on the Run The priests of Nob give David shewbread upon his arrival. Doeg (Saul’s helper) informs Saul where David is. David and 400 others hide in the cave of Adullam. Saul slays Ahimelech (descendant of Eli, one of the former judges) and the priests of Nob. Abiathar, Ahimelech’s son, escapes. David saves Keliah (town) from a Philistine attack.

9. David Again Spares Saul David hides in a cave at En-gedi. Saul takes a nap in the same cave. David cuts off a piece of Saul’s robe. Saul stops pursuing David. Samuel the judge dies. David goes to the wilderness of Paran and marries a woman called Abigail. David and two soldiers sneak into Saul’s camp and steal a sword and water. David spares Saul, who admits his guilt and stops chasing David.

10. David at Ziklag and Saul’s Death David travel to Ziklag, a Philistine city, to evade Saul. Saul consults a medium who brings up Samuel! The Philistines do not permit David to fight with them against Israel. He returns to Ziklag. David finds Ziklag destroyed and the wives and children taken captive. He and his men pursue and defeat the enemy and rescue the captives. The Philistines kill Saul’s sons and wound Saul. Saul commits suicide. Saul is beheaded and his body nailed to a wall. David becomes the new King of Israel. *show video from Bible series

11. King Saul Quiz 1.Which priest anointed Saul as king? 2.What was Saul trying to find that made the priest realize that Saul was the one he had to anoint as king? 3.Who did the priest anoint as King to replace Saul? 4.Who killed Goliath and how did Goliath die? 5.Who was Saul’s son and David’s friend? (his name) 6.How many times can David kill Saul, but doesn't? 7.Saul, in order to find David and guidance, consults with a medium. Who does that medium bring up? 8.How does Saul die?