Hannah dedicates her only son, Samuel, to serve God in the Temple. He serves Eli, the High Priest. Samuel’s righteousness is contrasted with Eli’s sons who are corrupt. (Sam I, Chps. 1-2) Download mp3
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The people want a king but Samuel is reluctant. He warns them of how a king might abuse them. The people are not dissuaded. God tells Samuel to appoint Saul as king. (Sam I, Chps. 8-9) – (Note: Lecture 2 is unfortunately missing.) Download mp3
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The anointing of Saul. He has two coronations – one for the Northern and one for the Southern Kingdom. But the story has a tragic ending. (Sam I, Chps. 10-12) Download mp3
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Saul and Samuel fall out. Saul disobeys God and is found to be lacking in the character needed to be God’s anointed king on earth. (Sam I, Chps. 12-13) Download mp3
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God tells Samuel to anoint David, the youngest son of Jesse, as king, even though Saul is still alive. Note: the recordings of the 2 previous lectures are missing. (Sam I, Chps. 16-17) – (Note: Lecture 6 & 7 are unfortunately missing.) Download mp3
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David defeats Goliath and becomes the hero of the Jewish People. Saul becomes very jealous of him. David and Jonathan, Saul’s son, form a deep bond of friendship. (Sam I, Chps. 17-19) Download mp3
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Saul tried to kill David but his son Jonathan and daughter Michal both love David and protect him. Saul perceives David as a threat to his family’s dynasty. (Sam I, Chps. 19-21) Download mp3
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David flees from Saul who pursues him with his troops. David keeps one step ahead. Eventually, Saul is forced to break off the chase when the Philistines attack. (Sam I, Chps. 21-24) Download mp3
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David is still on the run from Saul. He asks for supplies from Nabal who rejects him but his wife, Abigail, makes amends and supplies David and his troops. (Sam I, Chps. 24-25) Download mp3
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Saul encounters the Philistines. The witch of Endor conjures up the spirit of Samuel who informs Saul that he will perish and the crown will pass to David. (Sam I, Chps. 26-28) Download mp3
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Saul and Jonathan are killed in battle by the Philistines. They cut off Saul’s head and display it. The people of Jabesh-gilead steal the bones and bury them. (Sam I, Chps. 28-31) Download mp3
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