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27 But some scoundrels said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.

6 Then Samuel said to the people, “It is the LORD who appointed Moses and Aaron and brought your ancestors up out of Egypt.

13 Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for; see, the LORD has set a king over you.

21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless.

8 He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Saul’s men began to scatter.

16 Saul and his son Jonathan and the men with them were staying in Gibeah in Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Mikmash.

29 Jonathan said, “My father has made trouble for the country. See how my eyes brightened when I tasted a little of this honey.

14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear?”

19 Why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you pounce on the plunder and do evil in the eyes of the LORD?”

3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines.

4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span.

10 Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the armies of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.”

13 Jesse’s three oldest sons had followed Saul to the war: The firstborn was Eliab; the second, Abinadab; and the third, Shammah.

18 Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from them.

38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head.

42 He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome, and he despised him.

43 He said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

13 So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns.