Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 11

his sovereignty prevails

20240316 his sovereignty prevails 1 Samuel 11:12-15 (JDV) 1 Samuel 11:12 Afterward, the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Give us those men so we can kill them!”1 Samuel 11:13 But Saul ordered, … Continue reading

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the terror of Yahveh

20240315 the terror of Yahveh 1 Samuel 11:1-11 (JDV) 1 Samuel 11:1 Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”1 … Continue reading

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the right man

1 Samuel 10:17-11:15 Perhaps if some look closely at this account they will find early chinks in Saul’s armor, but I see no major fault in his actions.  He is the king that the people asked for.  In fact, I … Continue reading

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