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April 5, 2026 | 2 Samuel 1-3

In today's reading, David eliminates the supposed killer of Saul. David is crowned king of Judah, but Abner crowns Ish-bosheth king of Israel. The two compete with a 12 v 12 contest. Abner ultimately swears to David as king, but is killed by Joeb to avenge his brothers.

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In today's reading, Saul in disguise goes to a medium to talk to Samuel. The Philistines go to war with Israel, but Achish isn't allowed to bring David. David's wives get captured in Ziklag, but he is able to save them. In the end, Saul is cornered, loses his sons, and falls on the sword.

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In today’s reading, Samuel dies and David flees to a new region where he becomes enamored with Abigail. Unfortunately, she was married to Nabal. Luckily, he gets sick and dies, so David gets to marry her. Then, David again spares Saul’s life before raiding enemies of Israel.

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In today's reading, Saul's pursuit of David intensifies with David having to scrounge for food, feign insanity, and flee without rest all while fighting the Philistines. In the end, David and his men have a chance to kill Saul, but David spares him.

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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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