David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters but David found strength in the Lord his God.1 Samuel 30:6

Now Samuel died and all Israel assembled and mourned for him - and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran.1 Samuel 25:1

… David went to Mizpah in Moab and said to the king of Moab “Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?” So he left them with the king of Moab and they stayed with him as long as David was in the stronghold.1 Samuel 22:3-4

David said to the Philistine “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”1 Samuel 17:45

He waited for seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal and Saul’s men began to scatter. So he said “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings”. And Saul offered up the burnt offering.1 Samuel 13:8-9

“About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.”1 Samuel 9:16

But when they said, "Give us a king to lead us," this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the Lord.1 Samuel 8:6

So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.1 Samuel 3:9

Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth … Ruth 1:3-4

The people went to Bethel, where they sat before God until evening, raising their voices and weeping bitterly. “Lord, God of Israel” they cried “why has this happened to Israel? Why should one tribe be missing from Israel today?” Judges 21:2-3