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I Samuel Chapter 18

THE PROPHETS

I SAMUEL

SHMUEL I

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 18

I Samuel Chapter 18 on Success and Envy

When You Look At Others Success And Are Not Glad To See Them Prosper

Learn from this chapter how having your eyes fixed on others’ lives does not do you good

Be motivated with other people’s success; rather than envious or jealous.

Each person has his own destiny. No matter how hard you try or not try at all, chances are, it will still come or not come to pass.

“David and Jonathan”
“Saul’s Jealousy of David”

It was after [David] finished speaking to Saul that Jonathan’s soul became attached to David’s soul, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
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Jonathan and David sealed a covenant, since each loved the other like himself.
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David went forth, and in whatever Saul would send him to do he would be successful. Saul appointed him over the warriors, and it was good in the eyes of all the people and also in the eyes of Saul’s servants.
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The rejoicing women called out, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”
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Saul grew very angry, and this matter was disturbing in his eyes. He said, “They have attributed to David ten thousands, while to me they have attributed thousand! He is lacking only the kingship.”
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And Saul eyed David with suspicion from that day on.
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Saul feared David, for Hashem was with him, but He had turned away from Saul.
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David was successful in all his ways, and Hashem was with him.
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Saul saw that he was very successful, and he was intimidated by him.
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All of Israel and Judah loved David, for he came and went before them.
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David said to Saul, “Who am I and what is my life, [or] my father’s family in Israel that I should become a son-in-law to the king?
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But Michal daughter of Saul loved David. They told [this] to Saul and it was proper in his eyes.
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Saul thought, “I will give her to him and she will be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines will act against him.” So Saul said to David, “Through [one of] my two [daughters] you will become my son-in-law today.”
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… And David said, “It is a trivial matter in your eyes to become a son-in-law to the king? I am a poor and simple person!”
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Saul said, “So shall you say to David: ‘The King desires no dowry, only one hundred Philistines foreskins to avenge the enemies of the King.’” Saul intended to have David fall at the hands of the Philistines.
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Saul saw and understood that Hashem was with David, and that Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him.
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So Saul continued to fear David even more; and Saul harbored enmity towards David all the days.
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… David was more successful than all the other servants of Saul, and his reputation became very outstanding.
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1 And it was, as he finished speaking to Saul, that Jonathan’s soul had become attached to David’s soul, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
2 And Saul took him on that day, and did not allow him to return to his father’s house.
3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.
4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the cloak which was on him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and even to his bow, and even to his girdle.
5 And David went out; wherever Saul would send him, he would succeed; accordingly, Saul appointed him over the soldiers, and he was pleasing in the eyes of all the people, and also in the eyes of Saul’s servants.
6 And it was when they came, when David returned from slaying the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, to sing, and with musical instruments (in their hands), toward King Saul, with drums, with joy, and with cymbals.
7 And the cheering women sang out and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”
8 And Saul was very chagrined, and the matter displeased him, and he said, “They ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they ascribed the thousands. And what more can he have, but the kingdom?”
9 And Saul eyed David from that day on.
10 And it was on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God rested upon Saul, and he raved in the midst of the house, and David was playing with his hand like everyday, and the spear was in Saul’s hand.
11 And Saul cast the spear, and said, “I shall pin David to the wall,” and David turned from before him twice.
12 And Saul feared David, for the Lord was with him, while He had turned away from Saul.
13 And Saul removed him from (being) with him, and made him for himself a captain over a thousand, and he went out and came in before the people.
14 And David was successful in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
15 And Saul saw that he was very successful, and he feared him.
16 And all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
17 And Saul said to David, “Behold, my elder daughter, Merab. I shall give her to you as a wife. But, be a warrior for me, and wage the wars of the Lord.” For Saul said, “Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.”
18 And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life, or my fathers family in Israel, that I should be a son-in-law to the King.”
19 And it was at the time that Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel, the Meholathite, as a wife.
20 And Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
21 And Saul said, “I shall give her to him, and she will be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines will be upon him.” And Saul said to David, “With (one of) two, shall you be my son-in-law today.”
22 And Saul commanded his servants, “Speak to David secretly, saying, ‘Behold, the king desires you, and all his servants love you; and now, become the king’s son-in-law.’ “
23 And Saul’s servants spoke these words in David’s ears. And David said, “Does becoming the king’s son-in-law, seem to you to be a light thing, for I am poor and lightly esteemed?”
24 And Saul’s servants told him, saying, “According to these words, has David spoken.”
25 And Saul said, “So shall you say to David, ‘The king has no desire in a dowry, but in one hundred foreskins of Philistines, to avenge himself upon the king’s enemies.’ ” But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
26 And his servants told David these words, and the thing pleased David to become the king’s son-in-law, and the days had not expired.
27 And David arose, and he and his men went, and he slew two hundred men of the Philistines, and brought their foreskins, and they delivered them in full to the king, in order to become the king’s son-in-law. And the king gave him Michal, his daughter, as a wife.
28 And Saul saw, and knew that the Lord was with David, and Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him.
29 And Saul grew still more afraid of David, and Saul was hostile to David all the days.
30 And the princes of the Philistines came out, and it was, as often as they came out, that David was more successful than all Saul’s servants, and his name was highly esteemed.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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