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1 Samuel 18

1 Samuel 18 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 18 (30 verses)): And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul , that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David , and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan and David made... Mentions: Saul, Jonathan, David, Jacob/Israel , Judah . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Canaanite Conquest & Period of the Judges —After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Samuel (Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah ): Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 1 , 1 Samuel 2 , 1 Samuel 3 ) Merib-baal (Generation 32 • Child of Jonathan ): ( 1 Chronicles 9:40 ) Called Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4 and 2 Samuel 9 (mentioned in 2 Samuel 4 , 2 Samuel 9 , 1 Chronicles 9 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Gibeah 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:28 , Josh 24:33 , Judg 19:12 , Judg 19:13 , Judg 19:14 , Judg 19:15 .) Laish (Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 18:7 , Judg 18:14 , Judg 18:27 , Judg 18:29 (identified with Dan ).) Zorah (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:33 , Josh 19:41 , Judg 13:2 , Judg 13:25 , Judg 16:31 , Judg 18:2 .) Eshtaol (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:33 , Josh 19:41 , Judg 13:25 , Judg 16:31 , Judg 18:2 , Judg 18:8 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Samuel 18:9 : "And Saul eyed David from that day and forward."; 1 Samuel 18:24 : "And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David ."; 1 Samuel 18:3 : "Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Samuel 18 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 18 (30 verses)), 1 Samuel 3 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)), 1 Samuel 8 (1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)).

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1 Samuel 18
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1 Samuel • Chapter 18 (30 verses)

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul , that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David , and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan and David made... Mentions: Saul, Jonathan, David, Jacob/Israel , Judah .

Samuel
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Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah

Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 )

1 Samuel Map
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Interactive Book Map • 1 Samuel

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of 1 Samuel .

1 Samuel 3
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1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli . And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp o... Mentions: Samuel , Eli, Jacob/Israel , Dan , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 8
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1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)

And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel . Now the name of his firstborn was Joel ; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and p... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Joel , Ramah 1 , Egypt .

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Overview of 1 Samuel charting Israel 's transition to monarchy through the prophet Samuel , King Saul 's tragic fall into pride, and David 's faithful rise through humility.

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1 Samuel 7
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1 Samuel • Chapter 7 (17 verses)

And the men of Kirjath–jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the Lord. And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath–jearim, that the time was long; for it wa... Mentions: Abinadab , Eleazar , Jacob/Israel , Samuel , Mizpah 3 , Shen , Ekron , Gath , Gilgal 1 .

1 Samuel
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Old Testament • 31 Chapters

1 Samuel (Old Testament, 31 chapters). Key figures: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Phinehas . Key places: Ephraim , Shiloh , Ramah 1 , Egypt , Dan , Aphek 2 . Opens with: "Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son o..."

1 Samuel 4
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1 Samuel • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

And the word of Samuel came to all Israel . Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben–ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek . And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel, Eli , Phinehas , Benjamin , Aphek 2 , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 16
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1 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)

And the Lord said unto Samuel , How long wilt thou mourn for Saul , seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel ? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. And Samuel said, How can I go? if S... Mentions: Samuel, Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jesse , Eliab , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 24:1
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1 Samuel Chapter 24, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 24:1

1 Samuel 15
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1 Samuel • Chapter 15 (35 verses)

Samuel also said unto Saul , The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel : now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel , how he laid wait for him in the way, ... Mentions: Samuel , Saul , Jacob/Israel, Amalek , Judah , Egypt , Telaim , Havilah 2 , Shur .

1 Samuel 6:17
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1 Samuel Chapter 6, Verse 17

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 6:17

1 Samuel 12
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1 Samuel • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Samuel said unto all Israel , Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Moab , Egypt , Hazor 1 , Ammon .

1 Samuel 10
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1 Samuel • Chapter 10 (27 verses)

Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benj... Mentions: Samuel , Benjamin , Kish , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Zelzah , Tabor 1 , Gilgal 1 , Mizpah 3 , Egypt .

Gibeah 1
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Biblical Place • 31.824°N, 35.231°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:28 , Josh 24:33 , Judg 19:12 , Judg 19:13 , Judg 19:14 , Judg 19:15 .

1 Samuel Chapter 17, Verse 45

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 17:45

1 Samuel Chapter 17, Verse 51

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 17:51

1 Samuel 29
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1 Samuel • Chapter 29 (11 verses)

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek : and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel . And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rearward with Achish. Then said the prin... Mentions: David , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Aphek 2 , Jezreel 2 .

1 Samuel Chapter 16, Verse 23

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 16:23

2 Samuel 18
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2 Samuel • Chapter 18 (33 verses)

And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah , Joab's brother, and a third p... Mentions: David, Zeruiah , Jacob/Israel , Ephraim , Ahimaaz .

1 Samuel 2
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1 Samuel • Chapter 2 (36 verses)

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk n... Mentions: Elkanah , Eli , Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Phinehas , Ramah 1 , Shiloh , Egypt .

2 Samuel 5:9
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2 Samuel Chapter 5, Verse 9

Scripture passage in 2 Samuel 5:9

1 Samuel 6
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1 Samuel • Chapter 6 (21 verses)

And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. And they said, If ye send away the ark of the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Abel , Ekron , Ashdod , Gaza , Ashkelon , Gath .

Laish
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Biblical Place • Dan • 33.249°N, 35.652°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 18:7 , Judg 18:14 , Judg 18:27 , Judg 18:29 (identified with Dan ).

1 Samuel 28
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1 Samuel • Chapter 28 (25 verses)

And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel . And Achish said unto David , Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , David, Samuel , Saul , Amalek , Ramah 1 , Shunem , Gilboa .

1 Samuel 11
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1 Samuel • Chapter 11 (15 verses)

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh –gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all y... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Saul , Samuel , Judah , Ammonites , Jabesh, Gibeah 1 , Bezek 1 , Gilgal 1 .

Merib-baal
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Generation 32 • Child of Jonathan

( 1 Chronicles 9:40 ) Called Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4 and 2 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 13
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1 Samuel • Chapter 13 (23 verses)

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel , Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel ; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin : and the rest of the people he sent eve... Mentions: Saul, Jacob/Israel, Jonathan , Benjamin , Gad , Michmash , Gibeah 1 , Geba 1 , Gilgal 1 , Jordan .

Zorah
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Biblical Place • 31.762°N, 34.969°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:33 , Josh 19:41 , Judg 13:2 , Judg 13:25 , Judg 16:31 , Judg 18:2 .

1 Samuel 5
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1 Samuel • Chapter 5 (12 verses)

And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben–ezer unto Ashdod . When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ashdod, Gath , Ekron .

Eshtaol
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Biblical Place • 31.782°N, 35.009°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:33 , Josh 19:41 , Judg 13:25 , Judg 16:31 , Judg 18:2 , Judg 18:8 .

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Shiloh
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Biblical Place • 32.056°N, 35.290°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:1 , Josh 18:8 , Josh 18:9 , Josh 18:10 , Josh 19:51 , Josh 21:2 .

1 Samuel 25
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1 Samuel • Chapter 25 (44 verses)

And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah . And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran . And there was a man in Maon , whose possessions were in Carmel ; and the man was very great, and he had... Mentions: Samuel , David , Abigail , Caleb , Jesse , Ramah 1 , Paran , Maon , Carmel , Jezreel 2 .

Ramah 1
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Biblical Place • 31.896°N, 35.202°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:25 , Josh 19:8 , Judg 4:5 , Judg 19:13 , 1 Kgs 15:17 , 1 Kgs 15:21 .

Scripture Passages (24)

1 Samuel 18:9 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

1 Samuel 18:24 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David .

1 Samuel 18:3 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:14 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.

1 Samuel 18:15 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

1 Samuel 18:16 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

But all Israel and Judah loved David , because he went out and came in before them.

1 Samuel 18:20 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Michal Saul 's daughter loved David : and they told Saul , and the thing pleased him.

1 Samuel 18:29 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul was yet the more afraid of David ; and Saul became David 's enemy continually.

1 Samuel 18:12 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul was afraid of David , because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul .

1 Samuel 18:18 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And David said unto Saul , Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel , that I should be son in law to the king?

1 Samuel 18:2 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.

1 Samuel 18:28 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David , and that Michal Saul 's daughter loved him.

1 Samuel 3:18 (KJV)
1 Samuel 3 KJV

And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good.

1 Samuel 18:7 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

But Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim .

1 Samuel 18:13 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

1 Samuel 18:11 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.

1 Samuel 18:26 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18 KJV

And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.

And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel .

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.

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