Saul approved of David at first but eventually became jealous of him. When the king saw that God had turned from him but was ...

For lack of knowledge, my people perish (Hosea 4:6), the Holy Bible declares. Similarly, King Jehosaphat reassured his people ...

The third series is finally arriving after over a year without any new episodes. This time, Reacher has been enlisted as an ...

He has called David and anointed him for the kingship ... who reigns forever as the last king of the line of David. 2 Samuel helps us see God's hand at work in history in the context of human ...

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward” (16:12b-13a). In the next column we ...

These Israelite soldiers were looking at Goliath and not at God’s promises. The Lord had promised them that no man would be ...

Quite some movies and shows are being added to Amazon Prime Video this February! Whether it's romantic movies for Valentine's ...

Each semester, I begin my business ethics course with a story about Samuel from the Old Testament. At first glance, it might ...

The series promises to offer a nuanced portrayal of David's life. It captures his faith and flaws. Following the challenges ...

This anointing signified the king's right to rule. It meant that God had blessed him with authority, strength, and honor. When the prophet Samuel anointed David as king, David was also given the gift ...

Pastor Ron Witbeck explores how biblical figures like King Saul and King David faced temptation and wisdom, and how these lessons apply to our lives today.

Verse 22 shows God's endorsement and blessing of this act of deception. Thirdly, in 1 Samuel 16, Samuel is ordered by the Lord to anoint David as King over the current king Saul. When Samuel stresses ...