David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites

1 Samuel 30:1-31

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 And it came to pass, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev and on Ziklag and struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.

1 S.30.1 - Details

Original Text

ויהי בבא דוד ואנשיו צקלג ביום השלישי ועמלקי פשטו אל־ נגב ואל־ צקלג ויכו את־ צקלג וישרפו אתה באש׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בבא: PREP+VERB,qal,ptc,3,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואנשיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • צקלג: NOUN,prop,sg,f
  • ביום: PREP
  • השלישי: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ועמלקי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • פשטו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אל: NEG
  • נגב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • צקלג: NOUN,prop,sg,f
  • ויכו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • צקלג: NOUN,prop,sg,f
  • וישרפו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,pl
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • באש: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 17:8-16 (thematic): Early episode of Amalek attacking Israel; establishes the Amalekites as Israel's recurring hostile foes and frames later raids like the attack on Ziklag.
  • Deuteronomy 25:17-19 (allusion): Moses' command to remember and blot out Amalek provides theological/background motive for Israel's enmity toward Amalek following destructive raids such as the burning of Ziklag.
  • Judges 6:3-6 (thematic): Description of Midianite (with Amalekite) incursions that ravaged the land, destroyed crops and dwellings and carried off people—parallels the devastation and plundering of Ziklag.
  • 1 Samuel 27:6 (structural): Earlier narrative note that David was living at Ziklag (given by Achish); connects the location and David's presence there with the later Amalekite raid described in 1 Sam 30:1.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it came to pass, when David and his men had come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag and struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.
  • And it came to pass, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid against the Negeb and against Ziklag; they struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.
2 They carried off the women who were there, both small and great; they did not kill anyone, but they led them away and departed.

1 S.30.2 - Details

Original Text

וישבו את־ הנשים אשר־ בה מקטן ועד־ גדול לא המיתו איש וינהגו וילכו לדרכם׃

Morphology

  • וישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הנשים: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • מקטן: PREP,ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • גדול: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • המיתו: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,pl
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וינהגו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • וילכו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • לדרכם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:18 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: David recovers all that the Amalekites had taken, including the women and children mentioned in v.2.
  • Numbers 31:7-18 (thematic): Account of Israel taking women and children captive in war (Midian); contrasts with v.2 in that Moses orders the killing of males and non-virgin women, highlighting differing treatment of captives.
  • Genesis 34:2-3 (thematic): Report of a violent seizure of a woman during an attack on a settlement (Dinah); thematically parallels the capture of women from a camp in 1 Sam 30:2.
  • Judges 21:10-14 (thematic): After inter-tribal conflict, towns are attacked and women taken for the Benjamite survivors—another instance of wartime abduction and distribution of women in the narrative tradition.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They carried off the women who were there, from the youngest even to the oldest; and they killed no one, but carried them off and went on their way.
  • They carried off the women who were in it, from the youngest even to the oldest; and they did not kill any, but took them and went on their way.
3 When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive.

1 S.30.3 - Details

Original Text

ויבא דוד ואנשיו אל־ העיר והנה שרופה באש ונשיהם ובניהם ובנתיהם נשבו׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואנשיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • והנה: ADV
  • שרופה: ADJ,qal,ptcp,f,sg
  • באש: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ונשיהם: NOUN,f,pl,prsuf
  • ובניהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3mp
  • ובנתיהם: NOUN,f,pl,prsuf
  • נשבו: VERB,niphal,perf,3,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:18-19 (structural): Direct continuation: David pursues the Amalekites and recovers all who had been taken captive (including his wives), resolving the situation described in v.3.
  • Judges 21:10-14 (thematic): After civil warfare the Israelites seize women from a town to supply wives for their men—parallels the wartime abduction and redistribution of women and families.
  • Genesis 34:2 (thematic): Shechem seizes Dinah and defiles her—an earlier example of violent seizure/abduction of a woman in the tribal period, thematically akin to families taken in raids.
  • Jeremiah 52:13-15 (thematic): Description of Jerusalem being burned and people carried into exile—parallels the motif of a town burned by fire and inhabitants taken captive.
  • 2 Samuel 12:30-31 (verbal): Account of David's later capture and treatment of the people of Rabbah—connects to themes of warfare, city capture, and the fate of inhabitants taken in conflict.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters were taken captive.
  • So David and his men came to the city, and behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive.
4 Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no more power to weep.

1 S.30.4 - Details

Original Text

וישא דוד והעם אשר־ אתו את־ קולם ויבכו עד אשר אין־ בהם כח לבכות׃

Morphology

  • וישא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והעם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • את: PRT,acc
  • קולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ויבכו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • עד: PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אין: PART,neg
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • כח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבכות: VERB,qal,inf

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 1:11-12 (structural): David and his men tear their clothes and mourn bitterly after news of Saul and Jonathan's death—narrative parallel of communal, protracted lament and physical displays of grief.
  • 2 Samuel 18:33 (thematic): David's intense, vocal lament for Absalom (repeated crying and deep sorrow) mirrors the overwhelming grief in 1 Samuel 30:4.
  • Psalm 6:6 (verbal): The psalmist speaks of being 'weary with groaning' and flooding the bed with tears—language of exhausted, sustained weeping similar to 'until they had no strength to weep.'
  • Psalm 42:3 (thematic): The motif of continuous weeping ('my tears have been my food day and night') resonates with the prolonged, debilitating grief described in 1 Samuel 30:4.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more power to weep.
  • Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more strength to weep.
5 And David’s two wives had been taken—Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail, Nabal’s widow, the Carmelite.

1 S.30.5 - Details

Original Text

ושתי נשי־ דוד נשבו אחינעם היזרעלית ואביגיל אשת נבל הכרמלי׃

Morphology

  • ושתי: CONJ+NUM,f,du
  • נשי: NOUN,f,pl,abs,1cs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נשבו: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אחינעם: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • היזרעלית: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • ואביגיל: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אשת: NOUN,f,sg,cns
  • נבל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכרמלי: ADJ,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:2-3 (structural): Immediate context: describes the Amalekite raid that captured the city and carried off David’s family, explaining how his wives (Ahinoam and Abigail) were taken.
  • 1 Samuel 30:18-19 (structural): Narrative resolution: reports that David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives, linking back to their capture in v.5.
  • 1 Samuel 25:43 (verbal): Earlier episode identifying Abigail as David’s wife: after Nabal’s death David took Abigail as his wife, which is why she is named here as ‘wife of Nabal of Carmel.’
  • 2 Samuel 3:2-5 (verbal): Listing of David’s sons and wives: explicitly names Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel among David’s wives, corroborating their identities in 1 Sam 30:5.
  • 1 Chronicles 14:3 (verbal): Chronicles’ parallel to Samuel: likewise records David’s wives as Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite, repeating the same identification found in 1 Sam 30:5.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now David’s two wives had been taken—Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
  • And David's two wives were taken: Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
6 David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the whole assembly was bitter of soul, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

1 S.30.6 - Details

Original Text

ותצר לדוד מאד כי־ אמרו העם לסקלו כי־ מרה נפש כל־ העם איש על־ בניו ועל־ בנתיו ויתחזק דוד ביהוה אלהיו׃

Morphology

  • ותצר: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV
  • כי: CONJ
  • אמרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לסקלו: PREP+VERB,qal,infc+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • מרה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נפש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • בניו: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • בנתיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs+3ms
  • ויתחזק: VERB,hitp,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • אלהיו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 26:8 (thematic): A hostile popular reaction threatens the prophet/leader with death; like the people who propose stoning David, the crowd in Jeremiah seeks to kill Jeremiah for his message.
  • John 10:31-33 (thematic): A Jewish crowd attempts to stone Jesus after a perceived offense; echoes the motif of an enraged people ready to stone a leader whom they believe has transgressed.
  • Acts 7:58-60 (thematic): The stoning of Stephen illustrates the early‑Christian outworking of communal violence against a perceived offender—paralleling the threat against David and the danger of mob action.
  • Psalm 27:14 (verbal): Urges courage and waiting on the LORD so God will 'strengthen' the heart; resonates with David 'strengthening himself in the LORD' as the means of endurance in crisis.
  • Nehemiah 8:10 (thematic): Calls for renewed strength from the LORD ('the joy of the LORD is your strength') in a time of distress—paralleling David's turning to the LORD as his source of strength when threatened.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because every man was bitter in soul for his sons and for his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
  • And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him—each man's soul was bitter for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, son of Ahimelech, 'Bring me the ephod.' So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

1 S.30.7 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר דוד אל־ אביתר הכהן בן־ אחימלך הגישה־ נא לי האפד ויגש אביתר את־ האפד אל־ דוד׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • אביתר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הגישה: VERB,qal,imp,2,pl
  • נא: PART
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • האפד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויגש: VERB,qal,wayy,3,m,sg
  • אביתר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • האפד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אל: NEG
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 22:20-23 (structural): Abiathar (son of Ahimelech) joins David and brings the ephod to him—this earlier episode explains how Abiathar and the ephod are available to David in 1 Sam 30:7.
  • 1 Samuel 30:8 (verbal): Immediate continuation: after Abiathar brings the ephod, David inquires of the LORD and receives direction—this verse is the direct narrative follow-up to 30:7.
  • 1 Samuel 23:2-6 (thematic): Another instance where David 'inquires of the LORD' before undertaking military action, reflecting the same pattern of seeking divine guidance prior to battle.
  • Exodus 28:30 (allusion): Prescribes placing the Urim and Thummim in the ephod for priestly decision-making—background theology for why David requests the ephod to consult God's will.
  • Judges 18:5, 18:17-20 (thematic): Narratives where an ephod/household priestly objects are used to obtain divine counsel or oracles, illustrating broader Israelite practice of consulting an ephod for decisions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And David said to Abiathar the priest, 'Bring me the ephod.' So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
  • Then David said to Abiathar the priest, 'Bring me the ephod.' So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
8 David inquired of the LORD, saying, 'Shall I pursue after this raiding party? Shall I overtake them?' He said to him, 'Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them and shall rescue all.'

1 S.30.8 - Details

Original Text

וישאל דוד ביהוה לאמר ארדף אחרי הגדוד־ הזה האשגנו ויאמר לו רדף כי־ השג תשיג והצל תציל׃

Morphology

  • וישאל: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • ארדף: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • הגדוד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • האשגנו: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • רדף: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • השג: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • תשיג: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • והצל: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • תציל: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Sam.5.23-24 (structural): David again 'inquires of the LORD' before battle; God gives a specific tactical command about pursuing the enemy and promises success — a close narrative parallel in form and function.
  • 1 Chron.14.10-12 (verbal): Parallel account to 2 Samuel 5:23-24 (and to the pattern in 1 Samuel 30:8): David asks the LORD and receives direct instructions about engaging the Philistines, reflecting the same divine consultation motif.
  • 1 Sam.23.2-4 (thematic): Earlier instance where David 'inquires of the LORD' (whether to attack/enter Keilah); God answers and provides guidance — same theme of seeking divine direction in military decisions.
  • 1 Sam.23.10-12 (thematic): Another episode of David asking the LORD about Saul's movements and receiving a predictive answer (that Saul will come down), reinforcing the pattern of God revealing enemy movements and authorizing action.
  • Exod.14.15 (thematic): God issues an imperative to move forward ('Why do you cry to me? Tell the people to move on'), coupling command with deliverance — thematically similar to God's 'Pursue... you shall overtake' directive in 1 Samuel 30:8.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David inquired of the LORD, saying, 'Shall I pursue after this troop? Shall I overtake them?' He said to him, 'Pursue; for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.'
  • And David inquired of the LORD, saying, 'Shall I pursue after this raiding party? Will I overtake them?' He said to him, 'Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them and recover all.'
9 So David went, he and six hundred men with him; and they came to the brook Besor, but two hundred men stayed there who were too exhausted to cross over with David.

1 S.30.9 - Details

Original Text

וילך דוד הוא ושש־ מאות איש אשר אתו ויבאו עד־ נחל הבשור והנותרים עמדו׃

Morphology

  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • ושש: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • עד: PREP
  • נחל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הבשור: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והנותרים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • עמדו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:10 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: specifies that of the 600 men 200 stayed behind at the brook and 400 pursued — clarifies who 'the remnant' were.
  • 1 Samuel 30:8 (structural): Contextual parallel in the same scene: David inquires of the LORD before pursuing the raiders, framing the action of David and his men at the brook Besor.
  • 1 Samuel 22:2 (verbal): Earlier note about David’s followers — a fluctuating band of men (about 400) gathered to David; echoes the motif of David accompanied by a cohort of followers and the shifting numbers in his band.
  • Judges 8:4 (thematic): Gideon pursues an enemy with a selected contingent (the 300) while others do not press on — similar tactical pattern of a leader pursuing raiders with part of his force while others remain behind.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So David went, he and six hundred men who were with him; and they came to the brook Besor, and the remainder of the people stayed there.
  • So David went, he and six hundred men of the people who were with him; and they came to the brook Besor; and those who were faint stayed there.
10 David pursued with four hundred men, and two hundred remained who were too weary to follow and stayed beyond the brook Besor.

1 S.30.10 - Details

Original Text

וירדף דוד הוא וארבע־ מאות איש ויעמדו מאתים איש אשר פגרו מעבר את־ נחל הבשור׃

Morphology

  • וירדף: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • וארבע: CONJ,NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויעמדו: CONJ+VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • פגרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מעבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • נחל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הבשור: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:9 (structural): Immediate context: the same episode—David sets out in pursuit of the raiders with his men; this verse continues the narrative of the pursuit and the division between those who followed and those left behind.
  • 1 Samuel 30:16 (verbal): Describes the outcome of the pursuit—David overtakes the raiders and many are killed, with a remnant of about four hundred young men on camels escaping; echoes the numbers and the results of the chase.
  • 1 Samuel 30:18–19 (thematic): Reports the recovery of all spoil and captives after the pursuit; thematically connected as the successful consequence of David’s pursuit with the four hundred men.
  • 1 Samuel 27:8 (thematic): Earlier note that David struck the Geshurites, Girzites and Amalekites—background context for David’s recurring conflict with Amalekite groups and earlier military activity against them.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But David pursued, he and four hundred men; two hundred remained behind, who were so faint they could not cross over to the battle at the brook Besor.
  • But David pursued, he and four hundred men, while two hundred remained behind, who were so exhausted that they could not cross over the brook Besor.
11 They found an Egyptian in the field, and they brought him to David; and they gave him bread, and he ate, and they gave him water to drink.

1 S.30.11 - Details

Original Text

וימצאו איש־ מצרי בשדה ויקחו אתו אל־ דוד ויתנו־ לו לחם ויאכל וישקהו מים׃

Morphology

  • וימצאו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצרי: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • בשדה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • אל: NEG
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאכל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • וישקהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 25:18 (thematic): Abigail brings food and provisions to David and his men — a scene of providing bread and sustenance to a weary contingent, similar hospitality and relief motif.
  • 2 Samuel 17:27-29 (structural): People bring provisions (bread, cakes, wine, raisins) to David while he is fleeing Absalom — parallel episode of supporters supplying food and drink to David and his followers.
  • 1 Kings 19:5-8 (thematic): An angel gives Elijah bread and water to strengthen him for his journey — the motif of food/water restoring an exhausted person.
  • Ruth 2:14 (thematic): Boaz invites Ruth to eat and gives her bread and roasted grain — provision of food to a vulnerable/outsider reflecting hospitality and sustenance.
  • Genesis 21:17-19 (thematic): God provides a well of water for Hagar and Ishmael in the desert — the life-saving provision of water for the distressed, echoing the water given to the found Egyptian.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David; they gave him bread and he ate, and they gave him water and he drank.
  • They found an Egyptian man in the field, and they brought him to David; they gave him bread, and he ate; and they gave him water, and he drank.
12 They gave him a piece of fig cake and two clusters of raisins; he ate and was refreshed, for he had not eaten bread nor drunk water for three days and three nights.

1 S.30.12 - Details

Original Text

ויתנו־ לו פלח דבלה ושני צמקים ויאכל ותשב רוחו אליו כי לא־ אכל לחם ולא־ שתה מים שלשה ימים ושלשה לילות׃

Morphology

  • ויתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • פלח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דבלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושני: CONJ+NUM,card,m,pl
  • צמקים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ויאכל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ותשב: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • רוחו: NOUN,f,sg,prsuf3ms
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אכל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • שתה: VERB,qal,impv,2,sg
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שלשה: NUM,m
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושלשה: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m
  • לילות: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Kings 19:5-7 (thematic): An angel brings bread and water to the exhausted prophet (a cake and a cruse of water); after eating he is revived and enabled to continue his journey—parallel motif of food restoring life and strength.
  • Jonah 1:17 (verbal): Uses the phrase 'three days and three nights'—the same time expression appears in 1 Sam 30:12 describing the Egyptian’s deprivation, linking both passages by the temporal motif of severe, multi-day want.
  • Matthew 12:40 (allusion): New Testament citation of Jonah's 'three days and three nights' formula (applied to Jesus); useful as a cross-reference for the OT/NT use of that temporal expression and its theological resonance.
  • 2 Kings 4:42-44 (thematic): Elisha receives food (loaves) that miraculously feed and sustain many; like 1 Sam 30:12, the passage emphasizes food as God's means to revive and provide for those in dire need.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They gave him a piece of a fig-cake and two raisin cakes; he ate and was revived, for he had not eaten bread nor drunk water three days and three nights.
  • They gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two clusters of raisins; and he ate and was revived, for he had not eaten bread nor drunk water three days and three nights.
13 David said to him, 'To whom do you belong? Whence are you?' He said, 'I am a young Egyptian, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me because I became sick three days ago.'

1 S.30.13 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר לו דוד למי־ אתה ואי מזה אתה ויאמר נער מצרי אנכי עבד לאיש עמלקי ויעזבני אדני כי חליתי היום שלשה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • למי: PREP,interr
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ואי: CONJ+INT
  • מזה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • נער: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצרי: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • עבד: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • לאיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עמלקי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויעזבני: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • חליתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • שלשה: NUM,m

Parallels

  • 1Sam.30.11-12 (verbal): Immediate context: the fuller description of the Egyptian servant found by David (details about being left by the Amalekites and cared for), essentially the continuation/parallel account of the same encounter.
  • 1Sam.15:9 (allusion): Saul's sparing of Agag and the best livestock — an earlier failure to annihilate Amalek that explains why Amalekite bands (and their servants) remained to raid and take captives.
  • Exod.17:8-16 (thematic): Earliest Israelite encounter with Amalek; establishes Amalek as a recurring enemy and background for later conflicts and raids involving Amalekite bands.
  • Deut.25:17-19 (thematic): Command to remember Amalek's attack and to blot out their memory — theological/legal background for Israel's hostility toward Amalek and the narrative significance of encountering Amalekite captors.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And David said to him, 'To whom do you belong, and where are you from?' He said, 'I am a young Egyptian, servant to an Amalekite man; my master left me because I became ill three days ago.'
  • David said to him, 'To whom do you belong, and where are you from?' He said, 'I am an Egyptian, servant to an Amalekite. My master left me because I fell sick three days ago.'
14 We raided the Negeb of the Cherethites and of the Calebites, and we burned Ziklag.

1 S.30.14 - Details

Original Text

אנחנו פשטנו נגב הכרתי ועל־ אשר ליהודה ועל־ נגב כלב ואת־ צקלג שרפנו באש׃

Morphology

  • אנחנו: PRON,1,pl
  • פשטנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl
  • נגב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • ליהודה: PREP+PN,masc,sg
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • נגב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כלב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • צקלג: NOUN,prop,sg,f
  • שרפנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl
  • באש: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:1-6 (structural): Immediate context describing the Amalekite raid on the Negev and the capture/burning of Ziklag; provides the narrative background for v.14's report of the burning.
  • 1 Samuel 30:18-20 (structural): The subsequent recovery of Ziklag and its inhabitants from the Amalekites—direct narrative parallel showing the outcome to the burning reported in v.14.
  • 1 Samuel 15:2-3 (thematic): God's command to Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites because of their crimes against Israel—connects thematically to Amalek's hostile raids such as the burning of Ziklag.
  • Exodus 17:8-16 (allusion): The first recorded conflict with Amalek (attack at Rephidim) and Yahweh's declaration of perpetual enmity toward Amalek, framing later Amalekite raids like the one on Ziklag.
  • Deuteronomy 25:17-19 (thematic): Instruction to remember Amalek's attack and to blot out their memory—legal/ethical background for Israel's response to Amalekite depredations exemplified by the burning of Ziklag.

Alternative generated candidates

  • We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, and the portion that belongs to Judah, and the Negev of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.
  • We made a raid upon the Negeb of the Cherethites, and upon the Negeb of Judah, and upon the Negeb of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag.
15 David said to him, 'Will you lead me down to this raiding party?' And he said, 'Swear to me by God that you will not kill me nor deliver me into my master’s hand, and I will lead you down to this raiding party.'

1 S.30.15 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אליו דוד התורדני אל־ הגדוד הזה ויאמר השבעה לי באלהים אם־ תמיתני ואם־ תסגרני ביד־ אדני ואורדך אל־ הגדוד הזה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • התורדני: VERB,hifil,impv,2,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • הגדוד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • השבעה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • באלהים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אם: CONJ
  • תמיתני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ואם: CONJ
  • תסגרני: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ביד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • ואורדך: VERB,hifil,impf,1,_,sg+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • הגדוד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Joshua 2:12-14 (verbal): Rahab asks the Israelite spies to 'swear to me by the LORD' that they will spare her and her family, and in return she will bring them down to her house—language and conditional exchange closely parallel the Egyptian’s request for an oath.
  • Joshua 6:22-25 (structural): The spies’ oath to Rahab is fulfilled when she and her family are spared and integrated into Israel—an outcome parallel to the protection the Egyptian seeks by securing David’s oath.
  • Genesis 24:2-9 (verbal): Abraham’s servant and family members invoke the LORD in making and requesting oaths to guarantee future action (finding a wife for Isaac), paralleling the use of a divine oath to secure trustworthy conduct.
  • 1 Samuel 30:16 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: after David swears, the Egyptian 'brought him down' to the raiding party—directly parallels and completes the promise-exchange in 30:15.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David said to him, 'Can you lead me down to this troop?' He answered, 'Swear to me by God that you will not kill me and that you will not hand me over to my master, and I will lead you down to this troop.'
  • David said to him, 'Can you lead me down to this raiding party?' He said, 'Swear to me by God that you will not kill me, nor give me into the hands of my master, and I will lead you down to them.'
16 So he led them down, and behold, they were spread out over all the land, eating and drinking and making merry because of the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.

1 S.30.16 - Details

Original Text

וירדהו והנה נטשים על־ פני כל־ הארץ אכלים ושתים וחגגים בכל השלל הגדול אשר לקחו מארץ פלשתים ומארץ יהודה׃

Morphology

  • וירדהו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • והנה: ADV
  • נטשים: PTCP,niphal,ptc,3,m,pl
  • על: PREP
  • פני: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • כל: DET
  • הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אכלים: VERB,ptc,qal,act,_,m,pl
  • ושתים: NUM,f,pl,abs
  • וחגגים: CONJ+PTCP,qal,ptc,3,m,pl
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • השלל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הגדול: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • ומארץ: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:11-15 (verbal): The Egyptian's report to David earlier in the chapter describes the Amalekite camp ‘eating and drinking and making merry’ — the immediate source for the scene summarized in v.16.
  • 1 Samuel 30:17-19 (structural): The verses that follow v.16 narrate David’s attack on the revelers and the recovery of the spoil and captives; v.16 sets the scene for this combat and retrieval.
  • 1 Samuel 27:8 (thematic): Earlier in David’s career he conducts raids and takes spoil from neighboring peoples (including Amalekites); both passages treat marauding bands, the taking of plunder, and the movement of captives/spoil.
  • Judges 6:4-6 (thematic): The report of raiding bands (Midianites/Amalekites) devastating Israel and living off its produce parallels the motif here of hostile bands plundering territory and feasting on the spoils.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So he led them down; and behold, they were spread out over all the land, eating and drinking, and dancing for all the great spoil that they had taken, for there was much booty from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.
  • So he led them down, and behold, they were spread out over all the land, eating and drinking, and dancing because of all the spoil that they had taken; for there was great plunder from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.
17 David struck them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; not a man of them escaped except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled.

1 S.30.17 - Details

Original Text

ויכם דוד מהנשף ועד־ הערב למחרתם ולא־ נמלט מהם איש כי אם־ ארבע מאות איש־ נער אשר־ רכבו על־ הגמלים וינסו׃

Morphology

  • ויכם: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מהנשף: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • הערב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • למחרתם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,suff,3,m,pl
  • ולא: CONJ
  • נמלט: VERB,nip,perf,3,m,sg
  • מהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • אם: CONJ
  • ארבע: NUM,card,f
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נער: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • רכבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • הגמלים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • וינסו: VERB,qal,imprf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:18 (structural): Immediate continuation of the episode: describes David’s recovery of all the spoil and captives, directly following the victory noted in 30:17.
  • Exodus 17:8-16 (allusion): Earlier Israelite confrontation with the Amalekites; thematically linked as another victory over Amalek and a divine-ordained defeat of that people.
  • Psalm 18:37-38 (verbal): Davidic poetic language about pursuing enemies and overtaking them—'I pursued my enemies and did not turn back'—parallels the pursuit and the statement that none escaped.
  • Genesis 14:14-16 (thematic): Abraham's rapid pursuit to recover captives and goods after a raid; parallels the motif of immediate pursuit and full recovery of people and possessions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David struck them from the time of the evening until the evening of the next day; and none of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled.
  • David struck them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled.
18 David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives.

1 S.30.18 - Details

Original Text

ויצל דוד את כל־ אשר לקחו עמלק ואת־ שתי נשיו הציל דוד׃

Morphology

  • ויצל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עמלק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • שתי: NUM,card,f,du
  • נשיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs,3,m
  • הציל: VERB,hif,perf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 14:16 (thematic): Abram pursues the captors, defeats them and recovers all the goods and captives—parallel motif of rescuing people and reclaiming spoil.
  • Exodus 17:8-16 (thematic): First recorded conflict with Amalek; frames Amalek as Israel’s enemy and situates David’s later victory and recovery within that ongoing hostility.
  • 1 Samuel 15:3 (thematic): God’s command to Saul to destroy Amalek and their spoil provides a thematic/legal background and a contrast to the later episode in which David defeats and recovers what Amalek took.
  • Judges 8:2-3 (thematic): Gideon’s pursuit of Midianite fugitives and the liberation/collection of spoil echoes the pattern of pursuit, rescue of people and recovery of goods after a raid.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and rescued his two wives.
  • David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken; he rescued his two wives.
19 He recovered all; there was nothing missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that they had taken—David brought back all.

1 S.30.19 - Details

Original Text

ולא נעדר־ להם מן־ הקטן ועד־ הגדול ועד־ בנים ובנות ומשלל ועד כל־ אשר לקחו להם הכל השיב דוד׃

Morphology

  • ולא: CONJ
  • נעדר: VERB,nifal,perf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מן: PREP
  • הקטן: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • הגדול: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • בנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ובנות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • ומשלל: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • כל: DET
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • הכל: PRON,m,sg,abs
  • השיב: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:18 (verbal): Immediate context: records David's recovery of everything the Amalekites had taken, closely mirroring the claim in v.19 that nothing was lacking.
  • 1 Samuel 30:21-25 (structural): Continues the same event—David's ruling on distribution of the spoil, insisting on equal shares for those who stayed and those who fought, elaborating the principle behind v.19.
  • Numbers 31:26-30 (thematic): After battle with Midian, instructions and practice for dividing spoils among soldiers and community—parallel concern for fair allocation of war booty.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10-14 (thematic): Regulatory background for warfare and taking spoils: distinguishes treatment of cities taken in war and governs how plunder may be handled—provides legal-theological context for distribution practices like David's.
  • Judges 8:24-27 (thematic): Gideon's handling of spoils (and the later making of an ephod from them) raises questions about appropriation and distribution of booty—a thematic parallel about leaders and the disposition of recovered goods.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Nothing was missing to them, from the smallest to the greatest, sons and daughters, spoil and everything that they had taken; David recovered all.
  • Nothing of theirs was lacking, from the least even to the greatest—sons and daughters, spoil and all that they had taken—David recovered all.
20 David took all the flocks and herds, driving them before the drovers, and the people said, 'This is David’s spoil.'

1 S.30.20 - Details

Original Text

ויקח דוד את־ כל־ הצאן והבקר נהגו לפני המקנה ההוא ויאמרו זה שלל דוד׃

Morphology

  • ויקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הצאן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והבקר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • נהגו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לפני: PREP
  • המקנה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • זה: PRON,dem,m,sg
  • שלל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Sam 30:18-19 (verbal): Immediate context — recounts that David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken and drove the flocks and herds before the other spoil, the same scene that leads to the declaration "This is David's spoil."
  • 1 Sam 30:21-25 (structural): Continuation of the same episode dealing with distribution of the recovered spoil and David's ruling that those who stayed with the baggage receive equal shares — directly related to the claim of ownership in v.20.
  • Num 31:27-30 (thematic): After battle with Midian, instructions and practices for dividing spoil among warriors and the community echo the concerns in 1 Sam 30 about rightful claims and allocation of booty from a raid.
  • Deut 20:14 (thematic): Deuteronomic law concerning taking livestock and spoil from defeated cities as booty — provides legal/theological background for claims to and treatment of war spoil as reflected in David's declaration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David took all the flocks and herds, and drove them before the drovers; and the people said, 'This is David’s spoil.'
  • David took all their flocks and herds and drove them before the drovers; and the people drove the droves before the other livestock, saying, 'This is David's spoil.'
21 David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who remained at the brook Besor; they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, and David greeted them in peace.

1 S.30.21 - Details

Original Text

ויבא דוד אל־ מאתים האנשים אשר־ פגרו ׀ מלכת ׀ אחרי דוד וישיבם בנחל הבשור ויצאו לקראת דוד ולקראת העם אשר־ אתו ויגש דוד את־ העם וישאל להם לשלום׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • האנשים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • פגרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מלכת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אחרי: PREP
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וישיבם: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בנחל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,const
  • הבשור: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויצאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לקראת: PREP
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולקראת: CONJ+PREP
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • ויגש: VERB,qal,wayy,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וישאל: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • לשלום: PREP

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:13-16 (structural): Immediate context: the two hundred men left behind are described earlier at the brook Besor and their encounter with David’s returning party—same episode and narrative movement.
  • 1 Samuel 30:22-25 (thematic): Direct follow-up: David’s policy about sharing the spoil with those who stayed behind (and the dispute that follows) develops the social and leadership implications of the meeting in v.21.
  • Ruth 2:4 (thematic): Boaz greets his reapers and inquires after the young woman (Ruth); similar motif of a leader/owner meeting workers or dependents and asking about their welfare.
  • Genesis 33:4 (thematic): Jacob and Esau’s reunion—running to meet, embracing and reconciliation—parallels the reunion/greeting motif when separated groups rejoin and leaders inquire after well‑being.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David came to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to follow him and who remained by the baggage at the brook Besor; he returned them to their comrades. They went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, and David greeted them and inquired about their welfare.
  • David came to the two hundred men who had been so exhausted that they could not follow him, who were left behind at the brook Besor; and they went out to meet David and those who were with him. When David came near to the people, he greeted them.
22 But the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, 'Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except every man to his wife and to his children, and let them depart.'

1 S.30.22 - Details

Original Text

ויען כל־ איש־ רע ובליעל מהאנשים אשר הלכו עם־ דוד ויאמרו יען אשר לא־ הלכו עמי לא־ נתן להם מהשלל אשר הצלנו כי־ אם־ איש את־ אשתו ואת־ בניו וינהגו וילכו׃

Morphology

  • ויען: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רע: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ובליעל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מהאנשים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הלכו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עם: PREP
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • יען: CONJ
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • הלכו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1s
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • מהשלל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הצלנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • אם: CONJ
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשתו: NOUN,f,sg,cs+3,m,sg
  • ואת: CONJ
  • בניו: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • וינהגו: VERB,qal,impf,3,mp
  • וילכו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:24 (structural): Immediate narrative response: David rules that those who stayed with the baggage shall share equally with those who fought, directly opposing the claim of the 'men of Belial' in v.22.
  • Judges 19:22 (verbal): Uses the phrase 'sons of Belial' (בני בליעל) to describe wicked men whose selfish, violent behavior mirrors the moral characterization of the men who refused to share in 1 Sam 30:22.
  • Numbers 31:27-30 (thematic): After a military victory (against Midian) the leaders and Moses sort out the spoils and how they are to be apportioned—a parallel case of disputing and regulating distribution of booty after battle.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10-14 (thematic): Legal background on taking and handling the plunder of conquered towns; relates to principles and controversies over who may claim the spoils after warfare, providing a law-context for disputes like that in 1 Sam 30:22.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But every worthless and base fellow among the men who had gone with David answered, 'Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we recovered—except to each man his wife and his children, that they may depart.'
  • But all the wicked men and worthless fellows among the people said, 'Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any share of the spoil that we have recovered, except each man may take his wife and his children and go.'
23 David said, 'You shall not do thus, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us; for he has preserved us and delivered into our hand the raiders who came against us.'

1 S.30.23 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר דוד לא־ תעשו כן אחי את אשר־ נתן יהוה לנו וישמר אתנו ויתן את־ הגדוד הבא עלינו בידנו׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תעשו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl
  • כן: ADV
  • אחי: NOUN,m,pl,suff
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • וישמר: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • אתנו: PRON,1,pl
  • ויתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הגדוד: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הבא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • עלינו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • בידנו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,_,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:24 (structural): Immediate continuation of v.23 that states David’s rule for dividing the spoil—equal shares for those who fought and those who stayed—repeating and applying the command in v.23.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 (allusion): Chronicles recounts the same episode (David’s time at Ziklag and the conduct of his men) and preserves the communal/administrative outcome, paralleling David’s policy regarding those who did not go out with the fighting force.
  • Numbers 31:27-30 (thematic): In the division of the Midian spoils Moses issues regulations about how plunder is apportioned between combatants and the community—a related legal/ethical concern about the distribution of war booty and rights of different groups.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10-14 (thematic): Deuteronomy provides rules for warfare and treatment of conquered towns and their spoils; thematically relevant as it frames Israel’s expectations for conduct and distribution in war, underlying David’s decision about fair division.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And David said, 'You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us; for he has kept us and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand.
  • And David said, 'You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us; for he has preserved us and delivered into our hand the raiding party that came upon us.'
24 And who will listen to you in this matter? Shall it be according to the portion of one who went down into the battle and of one who stayed by the baggage? Let it be as the share of the one who went down into the battle and as the share of the one who stayed by the baggage—let them share alike.'

1 S.30.24 - Details

Original Text

ומי ישמע לכם לדבר הזה כי כחלק ׀ הירד במלחמה וכחלק הישב על־ הכלים יחדו יחלקו׃

Morphology

  • ומי: PRON,interr
  • ישמע: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • לדבר: INF,qal
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • כחלק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הירד: PTCP,qal,act,m,sg,def
  • במלחמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וכחלק: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הישב: PTCP,qal,act,ms,sg,def
  • על: PREP
  • הכלים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • יחדו: ADV
  • יחלקו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Sam.30.23 (structural): Immediate context: David pronounces the rule that whoever stayed with the supplies shall share equally with those who fought, which leads directly into v.24's formulation.
  • 1 Sam.30.25 (quotation): The subsequent verse records the enactment of the rule in v.24, specifying the equal division of spoil and distribution to all groups.
  • Numbers 31:27-30 (thematic): After the battle with Midian, instructions are given for dividing spoils among soldiers and the community—a parallel concern with fair distribution of booty.
  • Matt.20:1-16 (thematic): The parable of the workers in the vineyard parallels the theme of equal reward for differing roles or lengths of service—late and early workers receiving the same pay.
  • Acts 4:32-35 (thematic): The early Jerusalem community's practice of sharing possessions so that no one lacked reflects the principle of equitable distribution and collective sharing found in 1 Sam 30:24.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Who will listen to you in this matter? As his share is who went down into the battle, so shall be the share of him who stayed by the supplies; they shall share alike.'
  • Whoever stays with the baggage shall share alike with him who goes down to the battle. They shall share alike.
25 So it was from that day forward that he made it a statute and ordinance for Israel to this day: Whoever goes to war and who stays by the baggage shall share alike.

1 S.30.25 - Details

Original Text

ויהי מהיום ההוא ומעלה וישמה לחק ולמשפט לישראל עד היום הזה׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • מהיום: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • ומעלה: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • וישמה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg,3,f.suff
  • לחק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולמשפט: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לישראל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Exodus 12:14 (verbal): Passover is commanded as a recurring 'statute' and 'ordinance' for Israel (a lasting regulation), parallel to 1 Sam 30:25's establishment of a rule 'from that day forward'.
  • Joshua 4:6-7,21-24 (structural): The setting up of memorial stones after crossing the Jordan is instituted so future generations ask and remember 'to this day'—a communal, lasting ordinance similar in purpose and wording to 1 Sam 30:25.
  • Genesis 9:12-16 (thematic): God appoints the rainbow as a perpetual sign of the covenant 'for generations,' paralleling the idea of fixing a continuing ordinance or memorial after a decisive event.
  • Numbers 15:38-40 (thematic): The command to wear tassels as a perpetual reminder—'that you may remember all the commandments'—represents the same impulse to establish an enduring statute/practice for Israel.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and ordinance in Israel to this day.
  • And it was so from that day forward: he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.
26 David came to Ziklag and sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, 'Behold, a blessing to you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.'

1 S.30.26 - Details

Original Text

ויבא דוד אל־ צקלג וישלח מהשלל לזקני יהודה לרעהו לאמר הנה לכם ברכה משלל איבי יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • צקלג: NOUN,prop,sg,f
  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מהשלל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לזקני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • לרעהו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,poss3ms
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • הנה: PART
  • לכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • ברכה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • משלל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • איבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss=1s
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:24 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same episode: David’s ordinance to divide the spoil equally between those who fought and those who stayed—provides direct context for his sending of gifts from the spoil.
  • Genesis 14:20 (thematic): Abram gives a portion of the captured goods to Melchizedek (the priest of God Most High) after victory—both passages treat war-spoil as acknowledged to belong to God and as fittingly shared or dedicated.
  • Deuteronomy 20:14 (thematic): Law permitting the taking and appropriation of spoil from defeated cities by Israelite fighters—provides legal/theological background for claiming and distributing enemy booty.
  • 1 Chronicles 18:11–12 (verbal): Report of David taking the spoil from defeated foes and bringing/distributing it to his center of rule (Jerusalem); parallels David’s practice of collecting and allocating booty to his supporters and leaders.

Alternative generated candidates

  • David came to Ziklag, and he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, 'Behold, a blessing to you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.'
  • Then David came to Ziklag; and he sent from the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, 'Behold a blessing to you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.'
27 To those at Bethel, to those at Ramoth of the Negeb, to those at Jattir,

1 S.30.27 - Details

Original Text

לאשר בבית־ אל ולאשר ברמות־ נגב ולאשר ביתר׃

Morphology

  • לאשר: CONJ
  • בבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אל: NEG
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • ברמות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • נגב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • ביתר: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:26 (structural): Immediate parallel/preceding verse; introduces David’s sending of portions to towns and persons—same action and administrative context as v.27.
  • 1 Samuel 30:28–31 (structural): Continuation of the same list of places receiving portions; repeats the formula and completes the catalogue of recipients.
  • Numbers 31:27–30 (thematic): Rules for dividing spoils among fighters and non‑fighters (and allocating a sacred portion) resonate with David’s distribution policy — concerns over fair sharing of booty.
  • Judges 1:22–23 (verbal): Mentions Bethel in another narrative context; parallels usage of the place‑name and its significance as a communal/administrative center.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To those in Bethel, to those in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those in Jattir;
  • To those at Bethel, to those at Ramoth of the Negeb, to those at Bether;
28 to those at Aroer, to those at Shiphmoth, to those at Eshtemoa,

1 S.30.28 - Details

Original Text

ולאשר בערער ולאשר בשפמות ולאשר באשתמע׃

Morphology

  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בערער: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בשפמות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • באשתמע: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:26 (verbal): Same episode — the immediate verse that introduces David’s sending of portions of the spoil to the elders and towns; closely parallels the list of places and recipients.
  • 1 Samuel 30:24 (thematic): David’s ordinance that those who stayed with the baggage share equally with those who fought; provides the governing principle behind the distribution mentioned in v.28.
  • Numbers 31:27-30 (thematic): After the Midianite campaign Israel divides the spoil and prescribes portions for the warriors and the congregation — a parallel case of allocating booty after a raid/battle.
  • Deuteronomy 20:14 (thematic): Law concerning the taking and disposition of spoil from a captured city during conquest; offers legal/ethical background for how spoil might be treated and distributed.

Alternative generated candidates

  • to those in Aroer, to those in Siphmoth, and to those in Eshtemoa;
  • to those at Arar, to those at Shiphmoth, to those at Eshtemoa;
29 to those at Racal, to those at the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those at the cities of the Kenites,

1 S.30.29 - Details

Original Text

ולאשר ברכל ולאשר בערי הירחמאלי ולאשר בערי הקיני׃

Morphology

  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • ברכל: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בערי: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,const
  • הירחמאלי: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בערי: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,const
  • הקיני: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Sam.30.24 (verbal): Immediate intra‑chapter parallel: David institutes equal shares for those who fought and those who stayed with the supplies — same distribution principle as in v.29.
  • Num.31:25-30 (structural): After the Midianite victory Moses commands division of the spoil between the fighting men and the congregation (and a tribute), a direct structural parallel in the allocation of booty.
  • Exod.12:35-36 (thematic): The Israelites plunder the Egyptians and take valuables for the community — a related theme of taking and distributing goods from an enemy after deliverance.
  • Deut.20:10-14 (thematic): Regulations for war booty and treatment of conquered towns (who and what may be taken) — provides legal/ethical background to distinctions in how spoils are handled and apportioned.

Alternative generated candidates

  • to those in Racal, to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites;
  • to those at Rekem, to those at the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those at the cities of the Kenites;
30 to those at Hormah, to those at Bor-ashan, to those at Athach,

1 S.30.30 - Details

Original Text

ולאשר בחרמה ולאשר בבור־ עשן ולאשר בעתך׃

Morphology

  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בחרמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בבור: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עשן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בעתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg+PRON,2,ms

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:25 (structural): Immediate context: the preceding verse gives David's command to distribute portions of the spoil to the elders and to the land’s towns; 30:30 continues that list of recipients (including Asher).
  • Joshua 19:24-31 (structural): Catalog of towns allotted to the tribe of Asher in the land‑allocation tradition; parallels the mention of Asher and its settlements in lists of places/recipients.
  • Judges 5:17 (thematic): In the Song of Deborah Asher is described geographically (dwelling by the sea/in its breaches); thematically related to references to Asher’s towns and inhabitants.
  • Deuteronomy 33:24-25 (thematic): Moses’ blessing of Asher (prosperity and security) thematically connects with passages that enumerate Asher’s territory and communities and their receiving of gifts or benefits.

Alternative generated candidates

  • to those in Hormah, to those in Bor-ashan, and to those in Athach;
  • to those at Hormah, to those at Bor-ashan, to those at Atak;
31 to those at Hebron and to all the places where David and his men had wandered.

1 S.30.31 - Details

Original Text

ולאשר בחברון ולכל־ המקמות אשר־ התהלך־ שם דוד הוא ואנשיו׃

Morphology

  • ולאשר: CONJ+PREP+PRON,rel
  • בחברון: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ולכל: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המקמות: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • התהלך: VERB,hitpael,perf,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואנשיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:24 (verbal): Immediate verbal/structural parallel in the same episode — the decree about shares of the spoil and provision for those who stayed behind, leading into the mention of those in Hebron and other places.
  • 1 Samuel 30:18-20 (structural): Contextual parallel within the same narrative: these verses recount David’s recovery of the spoil and the distribution to his men, which frames the reference to Hebron and the places David had been.
  • 2 Samuel 5:5 (structural): Summarizes David’s residence in Hebron (“he reigned in Hebron seven years and six months”), connecting to Hebron as David’s base referenced in 1 Sam 30:31.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 (structural): Chronicle’s account of warriors who joined David at Hebron and those who stayed with him in strongholds/towns — parallels the language about people ‘in Hebron’ and the various places associated with David.
  • Numbers 31:27-30 (thematic): Regulatory precedent for dividing spoils between those who fought and those who remained with the baggage/camp — thematically parallels David’s allotment of shares to men who had stayed behind.

Alternative generated candidates

  • to those in Hebron and to all the places where David himself and his men had wandered.
  • to those at Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men had been.

And it came to pass, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev and on Ziklag and struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.

They carried off the women who were there, both small and great; they did not kill anyone, but they led them away and departed.

When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive.

Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no more power to weep. And David’s two wives had been taken—Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail, Nabal’s widow, the Carmelite.

David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the whole assembly was bitter of soul, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, son of Ahimelech, 'Bring me the ephod.' So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

David inquired of the LORD, saying, 'Shall I pursue after this raiding party? Shall I overtake them?' He said to him, 'Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them and shall rescue all.' So David went, he and six hundred men with him; and they came to the brook Besor, but two hundred men stayed there who were too exhausted to cross over with David.

David pursued with four hundred men, and two hundred remained who were too weary to follow and stayed beyond the brook Besor.

They found an Egyptian in the field, and they brought him to David; and they gave him bread, and he ate, and they gave him water to drink.

They gave him a piece of fig cake and two clusters of raisins; he ate and was refreshed, for he had not eaten bread nor drunk water for three days and three nights.

David said to him, 'To whom do you belong? Whence are you?' He said, 'I am a young Egyptian, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me because I became sick three days ago.'

We raided the Negeb of the Cherethites and of the Calebites, and we burned Ziklag.

David said to him, 'Will you lead me down to this raiding party?' And he said, 'Swear to me by God that you will not kill me nor deliver me into my master’s hand, and I will lead you down to this raiding party.' So he led them down, and behold, they were spread out over all the land, eating and drinking and making merry because of the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah.

David struck them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; not a man of them escaped except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled.

David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives.

He recovered all; there was nothing missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that they had taken—David brought back all.

David took all the flocks and herds, driving them before the drovers, and the people said, 'This is David’s spoil.'

David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who remained at the brook Besor; they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, and David greeted them in peace. But the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, 'Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except every man to his wife and to his children, and let them depart.'

David said, 'You shall not do thus, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us; for he has preserved us and delivered into our hand the raiders who came against us.' And who will listen to you in this matter? Shall it be according to the portion of one who went down into the battle and of one who stayed by the baggage? Let it be as the share of the one who went down into the battle and as the share of the one who stayed by the baggage—let them share alike.' So it was from that day forward that he made it a statute and ordinance for Israel to this day: Whoever goes to war and who stays by the baggage shall share alike.

David came to Ziklag and sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, 'Behold, a blessing to you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.'

To those at Bethel, to those at Ramoth of the Negeb, to those at Jattir,

to those at Aroer, to those at Shiphmoth, to those at Eshtemoa,

to those at Racal, to those at the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those at the cities of the Kenites,

to those at Hormah, to those at Bor-ashan, to those at Athach,

to those at Hebron and to all the places where David and his men had wandered.