After a modest hiatus, we resume our daily recitals where we left off: 1 Samuel, and King Saul’s drama concerning David. In today’s reading, Samuel - priest, prophet and judge of Israel - dies, and is mourned by all the people. David and his men are aided by Abigail, whom he later marries. Saul continues his pursuit of David, and David once again thwarts him. Saul is stricken anew in his heart by his own obsessive wickedness.

Into/Outro music: "Unexpectedly" (c) 1995 Alex Grant Used by permission