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2 Samuel 3:1 - 4:12

- David’s forces steadily grew stronger while Saul’s house weakened; Abner defected from Ish-Bosheth after a dispute and negotiated peace with David.

- Joab murdered Abner in revenge; David mourned him publicly and later Ish-Bosheth was assassinated, with David punishing the killers.

John 17:1-26

- Jesus prayed for his own glorification through the cross and for the Father to glorify him as he had completed his work on earth.

- He interceded for his disciples’ protection, sanctification in truth, and unity, extending the prayer to all future believers so the world would believe.

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2 Samuel 1:1 - 2:32

- An Amalekite reports Saul and Jonathan's deaths to David, claiming he killed Saul; David mourns deeply and executes the messenger for harming the Lord's anointed.

- David is anointed king over Judah in Hebron while Ish-bosheth rules Israel, leading to ongoing conflict between their forces.

John 16:16-33

- Jesus foretells his short absence and return, promising the Holy Spirit as Counselor who will guide disciples into truth and convict the world.

- He assures peace amid tribulation, encourages prayer in his name, and declares victory over the world through faith.

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Psalms 18:1-50

- David praises God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer who rescued him from deadly enemies through dramatic divine intervention.

- God rewards David's righteousness, equips him for victory, and exalts him as king with unfailing love to his descendants.

Psalms 121:1-8

- The psalmist looks to the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth, as the source of all help and protection.

- God watches over His people constantly, keeping them from harm and preserving their life now and forever.

Psalms 123:1 - 125:5

- The people lift eyes to God enthroned in heaven, pleading for mercy amid contempt and ridicule from the arrogant.

- God is on Israel's side, delivering them like a bird from a snare; those who trust in Him stand unshakable like Mount Zion.

Psalms 128:1 - 130:8

- Those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways enjoy blessings of fruitful family life, prosperity, and peace.

- Israel recalls oppression yet affirms God's righteousness and redemption; from the depths, they hope in His unfailing love and full forgiveness.

John 15:18 - 16:15

- Jesus warns His followers the world will hate and persecute them just as it hated Him, but they must testify about Him.

- The Holy Spirit will come as Counselor to convict the world, guide believers into truth, and glorify Jesus.

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1 Samuel 28:1 - 31:13

- Saul consults a medium at Endor to summon Samuel, who foretells his defeat and death.

- Philistines defeat Israel; Saul and his sons are killed, and their bodies are desecrated.

John 15:1-17

- Jesus declares himself the true vine and urges disciples to abide in him to bear fruit.

- He commands them to love one another as he has loved them and calls them his friends.

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Psalms 17:1-15

- David pleads for God to hear his righteous cause and vindicate him, affirming his integrity under divine examination.

- He asks for protection from enemies like the apple of God's eye and looks forward to beholding God's face in satisfaction upon awakening.

Psalms 35:1-28

- David calls on God to fight and contend against his pursuers, praying for their shame and downfall while trusting in divine rescue.

- He recalls his past kindness to enemies who now repay evil for good, yet praises God for deliverance and justice.

Psalms 54:1-7

- David urgently seeks God's salvation and vindication by His name against ruthless attackers who ignore God.

- He declares God as his helper who sustains life, vows to sacrifice and praise, confident in seeing enemies defeated.

Psalms 63:1-11

- In a dry wilderness, David thirsts for God, praises His love above life, and finds satisfaction in remembering Him at night.

- He clings to God for protection, rejoices in the king and the faithful, while the wicked face ruin.

John 14:1-31

- Jesus comforts troubled disciples with promises of heaven's rooms, His return, and being the only way to the Father.

- He reveals oneness with the Father, promises the Holy Spirit as Helper, and links love for Him with obedience and peace.

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1 Samuel 26:1 - 27:12

- The Ziphites betray David's location again; Saul pursues him with 3000 men, but David and Abishai sneak into the camp at night and take Saul's spear and water jar without harming the king.

- David confronts Saul from afar, spares him once more as the Lord's anointed, then flees to Philistine territory under Achish for safety, settling in Ziklag.

John 13:31-38

- After Judas leaves, Jesus speaks of his glorification and gives a new commandment for disciples to love one another as he has loved them, by which all will recognize them.

- Peter boldly claims he will follow Jesus anywhere and lay down his life, but Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows.

Matthew 26:26-29

- During the meal Jesus takes bread, blesses and breaks it, giving it to the disciples as his body, and instructs them to eat.

- He takes a cup, gives thanks, and declares it his blood of the covenant poured out for many for forgiveness of sins, vowing not to drink again until the kingdom.

Mark 14:22-25

- As they eat, Jesus blesses and breaks bread, saying it is his body, and gives it to them.

- He shares the cup as his blood of the covenant poured out for many and states he will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until in God's kingdom.

Luke 22:17-20

- Jesus takes a cup, gives thanks, and shares it, saying he will not drink of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.

- He breaks bread as his body given for them in remembrance, and later the cup as the new covenant in his blood poured out for them.

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1 Samuel 25:1-44

- Samuel dies and is buried; David moves to the wilderness of Paran and requests food from wealthy Nabal for his men who had protected Nabal's shepherds.

- Nabal rudely refuses; Abigail wisely brings provisions to appease David, preventing bloodshed, then Nabal dies and David marries Abigail.

Matthew 26:31-35

- Jesus warns the disciples they will all fall away that night as foretold in Scripture, but he will rise and meet them in Galilee.

- Peter insists he will never deny Jesus even if it means death; Jesus predicts Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows.

Mark 14:27-31

- Jesus foretells the disciples will stumble and scatter like sheep when the shepherd is struck, yet he will go ahead to Galilee after rising.

- Peter vows loyalty unto death; Jesus replies that Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows twice.

Luke 22:31-38

- Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked to sift him like wheat, but Jesus has prayed for his faith to endure and strengthen his brothers.

- Peter claims readiness for prison or death; Jesus predicts his triple denial before dawn, then instructs the disciples to prepare with swords as his arrest nears.

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Psalms 34:1-22

- David praises the Lord continually and invites the afflicted to glorify God together.

- The Lord delivers the righteous who fear him, while evil slays the wicked.

Psalms 52:1-9

- The psalm condemns the boastful evildoer whose deceitful tongue plots destruction.

- God will uproot the wicked, but the righteous will trust in God's steadfast love.

Psalms 56:1-13

- David cries for mercy amid relentless pursuit by proud enemies who twist his words.

- He trusts in God without fear, knowing God records his tears and delivers him from death.

Psalms 120:1-7

- In distress, the psalmist calls on the Lord for deliverance from lying lips and deceit.

- He laments living among hostile people who seek war despite his peaceful words.

Psalms 140:1 - 142:7

- David prays for protection from violent evildoers who set traps and stir war.

- He pours out his complaint to God in a cave, declaring the Lord as his refuge amid faint spirit and snares.

Matthew 26:21-25

- Jesus announces one of the disciples eating with him will betray him.

- Judas asks if it is him, and Jesus confirms it is the one who dipped bread with him.

Mark 14:18-21

- While eating, Jesus declares one of the twelve eating with him will betray the Son of Man.

- Woe is pronounced on the betrayer, for whom it would have been better not to be born.

Luke 22:21-23

- Jesus states the betrayer's hand is on the table with his during the meal.

- The Son of Man goes as decreed, but woe to the one who betrays him as the disciples question among themselves.

John 13:21-30

- Troubled, Jesus reveals one disciple will betray him, prompting confusion among them.

- He identifies Judas by giving him dipped bread, after which Satan enters him and Judas leaves into the night.

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Psalms 7:1-17

- David seeks refuge in God from pursuing enemies and declares his innocence.

- He asks God to judge the wicked and affirms trust in the Lord's righteousness.

Psalms 27:1-14

- David expresses fearless confidence in the Lord as his light and salvation amid threats.

- He seeks God's presence and instructs to wait patiently for the Lord.

Psalms 31:1-24

- David commits his spirit to God for refuge and deliverance from traps and enemies.

- He praises God's mercy in trouble and calls the faithful to love and hope in the Lord.

John 13:1-20

- Jesus washes the disciples' feet to show humble service and love to the end.

- He teaches that servants are not greater than their master and blesses those who follow this example.

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1 Samuel 21:1 - 24:22

- David flees Saul, lies to priest Ahimelech at Nob for holy bread and Goliath's sword, then escapes to Gath where he feigns madness to survive.

- Saul massacres Nob's priests after learning of David's aid; David gathers followers in distress, spares Saul in a cave, and continues evading pursuit.

Mark 14:12-16

- On Passover preparation day, Jesus sends two disciples into the city to follow a man with a water jar to a furnished upper room.

- The disciples find everything exactly as Jesus described and prepare the Passover meal there.

Luke 22:7-13

- Jesus instructs Peter and John to prepare Passover in Jerusalem, directing them to a man carrying water who leads to a ready upper room.

- They locate the room precisely as told and make all arrangements for the meal.

Matthew 26:20

- When evening arrives, Jesus reclines at the table with the twelve disciples for the Passover meal.

Mark 14:17

- In the evening, Jesus arrives at the house with the twelve disciples for the Passover supper.

Luke 22:14-16

- At the hour for the meal, Jesus and the apostles recline at table as he expresses his deep desire to share this Passover before his suffering.

- He declares he will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

Luke 22:24-30

- The disciples argue over who is greatest; Jesus teaches that true leadership means serving like the youngest, following his own example.

- He promises the faithful apostles thrones to judge Israel's tribes in his coming kingdom.