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1 Samuel · read by Jerry Jennings
12 verses, in order. Only the verses Jerry read aloud are shown.
1 Samuel 18
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So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul's officers as well.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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And Saul was furious and resented this song. "They have ascribed tens of thousands to David," he said, "but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?"Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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and he hurled it, thinking, "I will pin David to the wall." But David eluded him twice.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.Read from KJV · David's difficulties
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But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.Read from NKJV · David's difficulties
1 Samuel 20
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Then Jonathan said to David, "Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you will be missed if your seat is empty.Read from KJV · Empty seats