In today's reading, the conflict between Saul and David begins with Jonathan caught in the middle. Saul tries killing David and denies him marriage before allowing him to marry Michal, who also helps David escape. Then, David flees into the wilderness.

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In today's reading, the Lord, displeased with Saul, sends Samuel to anoint a new king from among Jesse's sons. After the rejection of his brothers, David is revealed as God's chosen. Then the story of Goliath arrives and David emerges victorious.

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In today's reading, Saul begins his reign as king with both great victories and grave sins. The Lord is displeased and cuts off Saul's offspring from the throne, in spite of Jonathan acting as a hero. Then, Saul sins by not following the word of the Lord.

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In today's reading, Samuel anoints Saul, but Saul hides when announced as king. His first test is a battle against the Ammonites, which he wins. Then, Samuel brings Israel together to officially install Saul as king, with the Lord as witness.

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In today's reading, the Philistines defeat Israel and take the ark. It causes havoc amongst them, so they return it. Israel then defeats them and Samuel acts as judge over Israel. When he gets old, the people clamor for a king, in spite of the Lord's warning.

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In today's reading, the story of Samuel begins with his faithful mother, Hannah, and the worthless sons of the high priest, Eli. The Lord declares the end of Eli's house before Samuel hears from the Lord in the night and hearkens to his call.

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In today’s reading, we cover the full book of Ruth from during the time of the Judges.

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In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Judges has been compiled into a single video for your convenience.

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In today's reading, the judgeless time continues with the dire repercussions from recent events. Israel rises up against Benjamin and their allies to punish them. After their repentance, Israel allows them partially back into the fold.

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In today's reading, three chapters without a judge are covered. It is a dark time for Israel, the days where there was no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. In the end, they give Sodom and Gomorrah a run for their money.

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