Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Samuel 2:3b - A Chance for Peace is Lost

Vengeance and distrust derails the peace process.

Samuel 2:3a - A Potential for Peace

Having been spurned by Ish-Boshet, Avner gets the people of Israel to agree to unite under David.  Avner travels to present his peace plan to David.

Samuel 2:2 - The Kingdom Splits

David is accepted as king over Judah, as the people of Israel choose a son of Saul to lead them.  A battle ensues as the potential for all out civil war looms in the horizon.

Samuel 2:1b - David Laments the Death of Saul and Jonathan

How the mighty have fallen!  In one of the most famous funeral dirges in history, David laments the death of Saul and his dear friend Jonathan.

Samuel 2:1a - The News Arrives in Ziklag

The news of Saul's death arrives in Ziklag via a strange messenger.

Samuel 1:31 - The First King of Israel is Gone

We read of the demise of King Saul in battle, the Philistine's abuse of his remains, and the honor accorded to him by the people he saved many years ago.

Samuel 1:30b - David’s Rescues the Captives

As a result of acting kindly to a dying Egyptian slave, David is led to the encampment of the Amalekites.  He rescues the captives and scores a major victory against the bandits.  David teaches the people how to fairly distribute the spoils of war.

Samuel 1:30a - The Devastation of Ziklag

David and his men return to Ziklag to find their hometown ravaged and destroyed by the Amalekites.  David faces one of the most difficult tests of his leadership.

Samuel1:29 - David's Close Call

David gets saved from a very sticky situation at the last minute.

Samuel1:29 - David’s Close Call

David gets saved from a very sticky situation at the last minute.