In this Bible Story, we peer into the difficult relationships within David’s family. One of David’s sons, Amnon, rapes his half sister Tamar. And as an act of revenge, Absalom murders him. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 13. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 13:30 from the King James Version.Episode 104: David was blessed with many children, yet because of his many marriages, this made for dysfunction rather than joy; such as the lust that...

In this Bible Story, we see the restoration of David after a heinous sin with Bathsheba. Nathan shows David the error of his ways, which begins the process of bringing David back to God. Then a new son is born, who God would use to do great things. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 12 & Psalm 51. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 12:7 from the King James Version.Episode 103: The sin of David did not go unnoticed. God saw every act and...

In this Bible Story, David remains home from battle to rest. While his men fight on the front lines of the Ammonites, he eventually grows complacent, and sleeps with the wife of one of his mighty men, Uriah. She becomes pregnant, and David sends Uriah to the front lines to be killed to cover up his sins. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 11. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 11:2 from the King James Version.Episode 102: It was spring, the...

In this Bible Story, we witness the triumph of David over the Syrians and Ammonites. He claims victory after victory in battle, and brings Israel into a place of peace with many surrounding nations. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 10 & 1 Chronicles 19-20. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 10:12 from the King James Version.Episode 101: David’s friend Nahash, king of the Ammonites had died, and his son Hanun took his place. David,...

In this Bible Story, David comes to the realization that the Lord should have a temple built for him. Nathan the prophet agrees, and speaks for the Lord saying his kingdom would be established forever. The Lord blesses all of David’s exploits, and the kingdom of Israel continues to grow day by day. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 7-8 & 4:4 & I Chronicles 17-18. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 7:2 from the King James...

In this Bible Story, we learn about David returning the Ark of the Covenant home to the people of Israel. However the revelry was quickly replaced by fear as Uzzah was struck down when he touched the ark. When the ark finally returned to Israel, David leaped for joy and danced among the people. He took off his kingly robes, which angers his wife. However David would not be embarrassed to show his love for God. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 6 & 1 Chronicles 13, 15-17. Go to...

In this Bible Story, we meet the mighty men of David. Their character, skill and devotion separate them from the rest of the soldiers of Israel, and David relies on them as he takes back Israel from the Philistines. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 5, 23:13-23 & 1 Chronicles 11. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 5:8 from the King James Version.Episode 98: David was now King over all Israel, but he did not govern the people alone. He had...

In this Bible Story, we learn about David’s alliance with Abner that is quickly thwarted by his general Joab. Meanwhile, three men murder King Ish-bosheth in order to please David. David was not pleased, so he executed the men where they stand. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 3-5:4 & 1 Chronicles 11:1-3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 3:22 from the King James Version.Episode 97: Ish-Bosheth remained in conflict over Judah for two...

In this Bible Story, we witness the divided kingdom of Israel. Israel names Ish-bosheth king, while Judah crowns David. Abner, general of Israel’s army, killed Joab’s brother. Joab spares Israel’s army, however it is not the end of the conflict. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 2 & 1 Chronicles 2:16, 12:22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 2:17 from the King James Version.Episode 96: Israel, now in a state of chaos, needed a new king....

In this Bible Story, Saul and Jonathan pass and their deaths signify the ending to David’s exile. Now a new era of Israel can emerge to the glory of God. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 31 & 1 Chronicles 10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 31:4 from the King James Version.Episode 95: The battle at Mount Gilboa was brutal and intense, and though filled with vigor, Jonathan was defeated, as were his brothers and his father, Saul. As he...

In this Bible Story, David plays the part of loyal servant to Achish the Philistine king, but remains loyal to Israel. When the Amalekites raid David’s town and steal all their families, David’s heroic spirit is rekindled, and he mounts a rescue mission. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 28. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 28:7 from the King James Version.Episode 94: Dark days were at hand for Israel and the Philistines, and battle after...

In this Bible Story, the Philistine horde rises up against Israel. David continues to wrestle with his alliances. While Saul, now living apart from the spirit of God, turns to dark arts to settle his weary and restless soul. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 27:7 from the King James Version.Episode 93: David, still playing the role of a Philistine marauder in Ziklag, found himself in the camp of the...

In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David’s life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David’s presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version.Episode 92: Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David. As Saul camped in the wilderness, David once again was given the opportunity to...

In this Bible Story, Samuel passes away and David marries Abigail. David’s community of outcasts and vagabonds continued to grow and thrive under his leadership.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 25. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 25:39 from the King James Version.Episode 91: While David was in the wilderness near Carmel he met a group of sheep shearers belonging to a rich man named Nabal. David took care of the men and when it came time...

In this Bible Story, Saul seeks redemption and David has the perfect opportunity to take Saul’s life and end his suffering as an exile, but chose to show Saul mercy. The two embraced as father and son, and David is restored to good standing among Israel. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 24. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 24:4 from the King James Version.Episode 90: David and the men who gathered around him were living in the forests of...

In this Bible Story, David escapes from Saul and has to lie to priests, pretend to be insane to kings, and escape to caves in order to preserve his life. However, God continued to bless David. Outcasts, misfits, and debtors from Israel began to band around him. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 21-22. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 21:5 from the King James Version.Episode 89: David made his way to Nob, the city of priests, and Ahimelech...

In this Bible Story, David and Jonathan make promises to one another. Jonathan would protect David from Saul, and David would show favor and love to Jonathan and his family for all his days. Jonathan learned that Saul’s hatred for David still burned hot, so he warned David and he fled to the wilderness. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 20. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 20:38 from the King James Version.Episode 88: David and Jonathan met...

In this Bible Story, Saul seeks to take David’s life. Jealousy and rage fill Saul, and he sends men to murder him, but Jonathan saved David and David escaped to Samuel. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 19. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 19:18 from the King James Version.Episode 87: Saul’s plotting against David has not stopped and Jonathan quickly learns of the plan. Wishing to protect his friend he warns David about this plot and makes...

In this Bible Story, the favor of the Lord is upon David in everything he does. Every battle David led ended in victory, which made Saul jealous. David develops a deep bond with Jonathan, and marries Saul’s daughter. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 18. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 18:28 from the King James Version.Episode 86: David’s victory over Goliath brought him into the house of Saul, and Saul began sending him out as a man of...

In this Bible Story, David promises to take down the Philistine giant. David triumphs over Goliath and the Israelites race into battle behind David, and defeat the Philistines. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 17. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 17:45 from the King James Version.Episode 85: Israel and the Philistines were hard at war, camped with just a valley between them. When out of the camp of the Philistines, a champion arose,...

In this Bible Story, God chooses David, a young shepherd boy no older than 17, and is anointed king over Israel by Samuel. David did not know that he was anointed king, for only Samuel and God knew. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 16. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 16:7 from the King James Version.Episode 84: While Samuel was mourning Saul’s disobedience, God came to him and commanded him to go to Jesse’s household, in the land of...

In this Bible Story, Saul is rejected as king. His pride, greed, and disobedience lost him the favor of God and Samuel weeps over Saul’s fall. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 14:47-15:35. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 15:23 from the King James Version.Episode 83: Saul led Israel in battle to the point that nations who once oppressed Israel now feared them. One day, God gave a message to Samuel to deliver to Saul, that he was to destroy...

In this Bible Story, Jonathan shows bravery against the Philistines by breaking up the enemy’s camp and sending them into a frenzy. Saul capitalizes on Jonathan’s bravery and sends his army in to defeat the Philistines. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 13-14. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 14:12 from the King James Version.Episode 82: As Israel was preparing for battle against the Philistines, Jonathan and his armor bearer decided to...

In this Bible Story, Saul's pride and disobedience begins to show. Although he claims many victories, his attitude against God was muddied by his own pride and anxiety. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 13. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 13:11 from the King James Version.Episode 81: While Samuel was aging and retiring from his role as judge, Saul was gaining favor with the people with every battle won. Saul was swelling with pride and...