The Word Am I

The First Book of Samuel

⭑ Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition ⭑

Table of Contents

- Chapter 1 -

Hannah Prays for a Son

The Birth of Samuel

- Chapter 2 -

Eli’s Wicked Sons

A Prophecy against the House of Eli

- Chapter 3 -

Samuel Shares the Vision

- Chapter 4 -

The Death of Eli

- Chapter 5 -

- Chapter 6 -

- Chapter 7 -

- Chapter 8 -

Samuel’s Warning

God Grants the Request

- Chapter 9 -

- Chapter 10 -

Samuel’s Signs Fulfilled

Saul Proclaimed King

- Chapter 11 -

Saul Confirmed as King

- Chapter 12 -

- Chapter 13 -

Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice

Israel without Weapons

- Chapter 14 -

Jonathan Eats the Honey

The People Save Jonathan

Saul’s Victories

- Chapter 15 -

Samuel Denounces Saul

Saul’s Confession

- Chapter 16 -

David Serves Saul

- Chapter 17 -

David Accepts the Challenge

David Slays Goliath

- Chapter 18 -

Saul Envies David

David Marries Michal

- Chapter 19 -

- Chapter 20 -

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan

- Chapter 21 -

David Flees to Gath

- Chapter 22 -

Saul Slays the Priests of Nob

- Chapter 23 -

Saul Pursues David

- Chapter 24 -

David’s Oath to Saul

- Chapter 25 -

David, Nabal, and Abigail

Abigail Intercedes for Nabal

David Marries Abigail

- Chapter 26 -

David Reproves Abner

Saul Acknowledges His Sin

- Chapter 27 -

- Chapter 28 -

Saul and the Medium of Endor

- Chapter 29 -

- Chapter 30 -

David Destroys the Amalekites

The Spoils Are Divided

- Chapter 31 -

The Philistines Possess the Towns

Jabesh-gilead’s Tribute to Saul