Old Testament · Book 9 of 66
1 Samuel
31 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abel
Abel, a large stone in Joshua's field at Beth-shemesh, where the Ark stopped. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 6:18.
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Abiathar
Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, was a high priest who served during the reigns of David and Solomon. Mentioned in 29 verses across 5 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:20.
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Abiel
Abiel, also known as Jeiel, Ner, or Abigibeon (or '[re]-founder of Gibeon'), was the father of Kish and grandfather of King Saul. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Abigail
Abigail, initially the wife of Nabal, became one of David's wives after Nabal's death and bore him a son named Chileab. Mentioned in 14 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:3.
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Abijah
Abijah was one of Samuel's sons who served as a judge in Israel but did not follow his father's righteous ways. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 8:2.
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Abinadab
Abinadab, also known as Ishvi, was one of the sons of King Saul who died alongside his father and brothers in battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:49.
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Abinadab
Abinadab was one of the sons of Jesse and an older brother of King David, but he was not chosen to be anointed as king by Samuel. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 16:8.
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Abinadab
Abinadab, in whose house the ark of God was kept for 20 years. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 7:1.
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Abishai
Abishai, the son of Zeruiah and nephew of David, was a loyal commander and one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and military prowess. Mentioned in 24 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 26:6.
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Abner
Abner, the son of Ner, was King Saul's cousin and the commander of his army; he later supported Saul's son Ish-bosheth as king before defecting to David. Mentioned in 53 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:50.
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Achish
Achish, also referred to as Abimelech, was the Philistine king of Gath who granted refuge to David when he fled from King Saul, but later dismissed him due to the suspicion of his servants. Mentioned in 21 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 21:10.
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Adriel
Adriel married Saul's daughter Merab and had five sons. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 18:19.
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Agag
Agag, king of the Amalekites, was spared by Saul but killed by Samuel. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 15:8.
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Ahimaaz
Ahimaaz was the father of Ahinoam, who was the wife of King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 14:50.
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Ahimelech
Ahimelech, the High Priest at Nob, gave David consecrated bread and Goliath's sword but was later killed by Saul for aiding David. Mentioned in 13 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:3.
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Ahimelech
Ahimelech the Hittite was one of David's warriors who accompanied him to Saul's camp while Saul was pursuing David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 26:6.
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Ahinoam
Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz, was one of King Saul's wives. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 14:50.
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Ahinoam
Ahinoam of Jezreel was one of David's wives and the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:43.
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Ahitub
Ahitub was the father of Ahimelech, the High Priest at Nob who was killed by Saul for aiding David. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 14:3.
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Aphek
Aphek or Aphekah, a city in the Shephelah, known for Philistine conflicts with Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 12:18.
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Aphiah
Aphiah, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Aroer
Aroer, a city in Judah that received a share of the spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 30:28.
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Ashdod
Ashdod or Azotus, one of the five major Philistine cities, was a center of Dagon worship and a target of prophetic judgment. Mentioned in 21 verses across 10 books, first at Joshua 11:22.
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Ashkelon
Ashkelon, one of the five principal Philistine cities, was captured by Judah but later became a symbol of judgment. Mentioned in 12 verses across 8 books, first at Joshua 13:3.
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Athach
Athach, a town in Judah that received a share of the spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 30:30.
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Azekah
Azekah, a Judean town, was the site of several battles and sieges. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 10:10.
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Baalath-beer
Baalath-beer (Bealoth, Baal, or Ramoth) was a town in the Negev, allotted to Simeon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:24.
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Becorath
Becorath was an ancestor of King Saul and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Besor
The Besor was a brook where David's men pursued the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. (1Sa.30.9, 10, 21) Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 30:9.
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Beth-Ashtoreth
Beth-Ashtoreth was a Philistine city where Saul's armor was put in the temple of Ashtoreth after his death. (1Sa.31.10) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 31:10.
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Beth-aven
Beth-aven was a town and wilderness near Ai and Bethel, associated with idolatry and Israel's defeat. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 7:2.
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Beth-car
Beth-car was the place where the Israelites pursued the Philistines after the return of the Ark of the Covenant. (1Sa.7.11) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 7:11.
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Beth-shean
Beth-shean (Beth-shan) was a city allotted to Manasseh, where the Philistines fastened Saul's body to the wall after his death. Mentioned in 8 verses across 6 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a city allotted to Judah and the Levites, associated with the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines. Mentioned in 19 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 15:10.
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Bethel
Bethel was a town in Judah that received spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. (1Sa.30.27) Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 19:4.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem. It was the hometown of David and, according to Matthew and Luke, the birthplace of Jesus. The prophet Micah named it as the place from which Israel's ruler would come.
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Bezek
Bezek was the place where Saul assembled the Israelite army to fight against the Ammonites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 11:8.
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Bor-ashan
Bor-ashan, a town in southern Judah, was one of the places where David sent spoils from his victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 30:30.
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Bozez
Bozez, one of the rocky crags that Jonathan and his armor-bearer crossed to attack the Philistine garrison. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 14:4.
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Carmel
Carmel was a town in Judah, known as the home of Nabal and his wife Abigail, who later married David. Mentioned in 24 verses across 9 books, first at Joshua 12:22.
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David
David was the shepherd from Bethlehem who became Israel's second king. God promised him a house and a throne that would endure forever, and many psalms are attributed to him. The Gospels present Jesus as the Son of David, the promised heir to that throne.
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Doeg
Doeg the Edomite, Saul's chief shepherd, witnessed David receiving help from Ahimelech and later betrayed him to Saul, resulting in the massacre of the priests at Nob. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 21:7.
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Ebenezer
Ebenezer was a stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate Israel's victory over the Philistines (1Sa.4.1; 5:1; 7:12). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 4:1.
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Elah Valley
The Elah Valley, where David defeated the Philistine giant Goliath. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 17:2.
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Eleazar
Eleazar, son of Abinadab, was consecrated to keep the ark of God. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 7:1.
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Eli
Eli was the high priest and judge of Israel who ministered at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Mentioned in 30 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:3.
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Eliab
Eliab was the eldest brother of King David and the son of Jesse. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 16:6.
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Elihu
Elihu, also known as Eliel, was an ancestor of the prophet Samuel. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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Elkanah
Elkanah was the father of the prophet Samuel and husband of Hannah. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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En-dor
En-dor, a Canaanite city where Saul consulted a medium before his final battle with the Philistines. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Engedi
Engedi (or Hazazon-tamar), an oasis in Judah where David sought refuge from Saul, also the site of Chedorlaomer's victory. Mentioned in 7 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:7.
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Ephes-dammim
Ephes-dammim (or Pas-dammim), the place where the Philistines and Israelites faced each other in battle, and where Goliath challenged the Israelites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 17:1.
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Ephrathah
Ephrathah (through her son Hur or grandon Salma) was the founder of Bethlehem. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Ruth 1:2.
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Eshtemoa
Eshtemoa (or Eshtemoh), a Levitical city in Judah, was the home of several individuals and received spoils from David's victory over the Amalekites. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:50.
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Ezel Stone
The Stone of Ezel, a location where David and Jonathan planned to meet and communicate secretly during David's flight from King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 20:19.
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Gad
Gad was a prophet who advised King David and wrote a book of his acts. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:5.
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Gallim
Gallim, a town in Benjamin, was the home of Paltiel, Michal's husband, and is mentioned in a prophecy of Isaiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:44.
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Gath
Gath, one of the five major Philistine cities, was the hometown of Goliath and a place of refuge for David during his flight from Saul. Mentioned in 41 verses across 10 books, first at Joshua 11:22.
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Geba
Geba, a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, was located on the northern border of the kingdom of Judah (Joshua 18:24; 1Ki.15.22). Mentioned in 16 verses across 10 books, first at Joshua 18:24.
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Gibeath-elohim
Gibeath-elohim, meaning "Hill of God," was a place near Gibeah where a garrison of Philistines was located (1Sa.10.5). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 10:5.
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Gilboa
Mount Gilboa was the site of a battle where Saul and his sons were killed by the Philistines (1Sa.28.4; 2Sa.1.21; 21:12). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 28:4.
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Gilboa Mount
Mount Gilboa was the site where Saul and his sons were killed in battle against the Philistines (1Sa.31.1, 8; 2Sa.1.6; 1Ch.10.1, 8; Judges 7:3). Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 7:3.
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Goliath
Goliath was the Philistine champion from Gath who was defeated by David in a battle. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 17:4.
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Hachilah
Hachilah was a hill in the Wilderness of Ziph, where David hid from Saul and where the Ziphites revealed David's location to Saul (1Sa.23.19; 26:1, 3). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 23:19.
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Hannah
Hannah, the wife of Elkanah, was the mother of the prophet Samuel, whom she dedicated to the Lord's service at a young age. Mentioned in 11 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 1:2.
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Havilah
Havilah was a region inhabited by the descendants of Ishmael (Gen.25.18), which was later raided by King Saul during his campaign against the Amalekites (1Sa.15.7). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:18.
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Hereth
The forest of Hereth was where David sought refuge when fleeing from King Saul (1Sa.22.5). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 22:5.
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Hophni
Hophni, along with his brother Phinehas, was a corrupt priest who served under his father Eli at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 1:3.
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Horesh
Horesh, a wilderness area in Judah where David hid from Saul. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 23:15.
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Ichabod
Ichabod was the son of Phinehas, born when the ark of God was captured by the Philistines and named to reflect the departure of glory from Israel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 4:21.
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Jattir
Jattir, a town in the hill country of Judah, later a Levitical city. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:48.
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Jerahmeel
Jerahmeel was the son of Hezron and a prominent figure in the genealogy of Judah, with his descendants being called the Jerahmeelites. Mentioned in 8 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 27:10.
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Jeroham
Jeroham was an Ephraimite, the father of Elkanah and grandfather of the prophet Samuel. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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Jeshimon
Jeshimon, a wilderness near Ziph where David hid from Saul (1Sa.23.19, 24; 26:1, 3). Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 23:19.
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Jesse
Jesse was the father of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Mentioned in 44 verses across 12 books, first at Ruth 4:17.
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Jezreel
Jezreel, a town in Judah, home of Ahinoam, one of David's wives (Joshua 15:56; 1Sa.25.43). Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:56.
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Jezreel
Jezreel, a city in Issachar, known for its association with King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Mentioned in 35 verses across 8 books, first at Joshua 19:18.
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Joab
Joab, David's nephew and commander of his army, was a key figure in David's reign, known for his military prowess and loyalty. Mentioned in 120 verses across 5 books, first at 1 Samuel 26:6.
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Joel
Joel, the firstborn son of Samuel, served as a judge in Israel but did not walk in his father's ways. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 8:2.
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Jonathan
Jonathan, the eldest son of King Saul, was a valiant warrior and a close friend of David, ultimately dying in battle alongside his father. Mentioned in 82 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 13:2.
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Joshua
The ark of the covenant was placed on a rock in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 6:14.
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Keilah
Keilah, a town in the Shephelah of Judah, was rescued by David from Philistine attack but later threatened to betray him to Saul (Joshua 15:44; 1Samuel 23). Mentioned in 16 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 15:44.
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Kir
Kir, also known as Mizpeh, was a Moabite city that faced destruction by the Babylonians (Isaiah 15:1; Jeremiah 48:1, 23). Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:3.
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Kish
Kish was a Benjamite, the father of Saul, who was anointed by Samuel as the first king of Israel. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Laish
Laish, the father of Palti (or 'Paltiel'), to whom Saul gave his daughter Michal in marriage. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:44.
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Malchi-shua
Malchi-shua, a son of King Saul, was killed in battle against the Philistines. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:49.
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Maoch
Maoch (or Maacah) was the father of Achish, king of Gath, to whom David fled. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 27:2.
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Maon
Maon, a city in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:55), home of Nabal and Abigail (1Sa.25.2). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:55.
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Matri
The Matrite (or Matri) clan was Saul's ancestral clan from the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 10:21.
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Merab
Merab, the eldest daughter of King Saul, was promised to David but given to Adriel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:49.
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Michal
Michal, the younger daughter of King Saul, became David's wife and helped him escape from Saul's attempts to kill him. Mentioned in 16 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:49.
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Michmash
Michmash, a town in Benjamin where Saul camped (1Sa.13.2, 5, 11, 16, 23) and near which Jonathan defeated a Philistine garrison (1Sa.14.5, 31). Mentioned in 11 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 13:2.
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Migron
Migron, a place near Gibeah where Saul camped with his troops (1Sa.14.2), and a town mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy about the Assyrian invasion (Isaiah 10:28). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:2.
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Nabal
Nabal, a wealthy man from Carmel, was known for his foolishness and mistreatment of David, which nearly led to his demise. Mentioned in 18 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:3.
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Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, besieged Jabesh Gilead and threatened to gouge out the right eyes of its inhabitants. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 11:1.
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Naioth
Naioth was a place near Ramah where David fled to escape King Saul, and where Samuel and a group of prophets lived. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 19:18.
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Ner
Ner was the father of Abner, the commander of King Saul's army, and a member of Saul's family. Mentioned in 14 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:50.
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Nob
Nob was a city of priests near Jerusalem, known for a massacre ordered by King Saul and as a temporary location of the Ark of the Covenant. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 21:1.
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Ophrah
Ophrah was a town in Benjamin and a place in Manasseh, associated with Gideon and mentioned in a prophecy of Micah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 18:23.
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Palti
Palti (Paltiel), son of Laish, was Michal's husband from Gallim before she was taken back by David. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:44.
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Peninnah
Peninnah, one of Elkanah's two wives and the rival of Hannah, Samuel's mother. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 1:2.
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Phinehas
Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest, was known for his wickedness and died in battle against the Philistines along with his brother Hophni. Mentioned in 7 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 1:3.
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Rock of Escape
The Rock of Escape was a place where Saul stopped pursuing David after being called away to fight the Philistines (1Sa. 23:28). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 23:28.
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Samuel
Samuel was a prophet and the last judge of Israel before the establishment of the monarchy, who anointed both Saul and David as kings. Mentioned in 121 verses across 7 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:20.
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Saul
Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel, who initially followed God but later disobeyed and was rejected as king. Mentioned in 327 verses across 6 books, first at 1 Samuel 9:2.
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Secu
Secu was a place near Ramah where Saul went in search of David (1Sam. 19:22). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 19:22.
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Seneh
Seneh was one of two rocky crags between which Jonathan and his armor-bearer passed to attack the Philistine garrison at Michmash (1Sam. 14:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 14:4.
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Shaalim
Shaalim was a region through which Saul passed while searching for his father's lost donkeys (1Sam. 9:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:4.
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Shaaraim
Shaaraim was a town in the Shephelah of Judah (Josh. 15:36) and a place the Philistines passed in their retreat from Socoh (1Sam. 17:52). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:36.
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Shalishah
Shalishah was a region Saul and his servant passed through while searching for his father's lost donkeys (1Sam. 9:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:4.
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Shen
Shen was the place where Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone to commemorate the Israelites' victory over the Philistines (1Sam. 7:12). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 7:12.
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Shimeah
Shimeah (also known as Shimei, Shammah, or Shimea) was a brother of King David and the father of Jonadab (or 'Jonathan'). Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 16:9.
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Shual
Shual was a region raided by Philistine raiders during Saul's reign, along with Ophrah and the land of Shaalim (1Sam. 13:17). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 13:17.
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Shunem
Shunem was a town allotted to the tribe of Issachar (Josh. 19:18), known for being the home of the Shunammite woman who hosted Elisha (2Ki. 4:8) and where the Philistines camped before battling Saul (1Sam. 28:4). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 19:18.
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Shur
Shur was a wilderness area between Canaan and Egypt, mentioned in connection with Hagar (Gen. 16:7), Abraham (Gen. 20:1; 25:18), the Israelites' wanderings (Exod. 15:22), and Saul's battles (1Sam. 15:7; 27:8). Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 16:7.
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Siphmoth
Siphmoth was one of the towns in southern Judah that received a share of the spoils from David after he defeated the Amalekites (1Sam. 30:28). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 30:28.
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Socoh
Socoh was a town in the Shephelah region of Judah (Josh. 15:35), known for being near the site of David's battle with Goliath (1Sam. 17:1) and later fortified by Rehoboam (2Chr. 11:7). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 15:35.
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Tabor
Tabor, an oak tree near Bethel, mentioned in Samuel's prophetic message to Saul (1Sam. 10:3). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 10:3.
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Telaim
Telaim, a place where Saul gathered his army before attacking the Amalekites (1Sam. 15:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 15:4.
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Tohu
Tohu, also known as Nahath or Toah, was an ancestor of the prophet Samuel, mentioned in his genealogy. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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Wildgoats Rocks
Wildgoats Rocks, a rugged area near En Gedi where David hid from Saul and had the opportunity to spare the king's life (1Sam. 24:2). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 24:2.
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Zeboim Valley
The Valley of Zeboim, a location mentioned in the context of Saul's military campaigns against the Philistines (1Sam. 13:18). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 13:18.
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Zelzah
Zelzah was a place near Rachel's tomb in Benjamin that Samuel referenced when giving directions to Saul . Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 10:2.
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Zeror
Zeror, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Zeruiah
Zeruiah, David's sister, was the mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, who were among David's mighty men and military leaders. Mentioned in 25 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 26:6.
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Ziklag
Ziklag was a city allotted to Judah and Simeon that was later given to David by the Philistine king Achish . Mentioned in 12 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 15:31.
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Ziph
Ziph was a town in the hill country of Judah where David hid from Saul in the nearby wilderness . Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 15:55.
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Zobah
Zobah was an Aramean kingdom northeast of Israel, conquered by David and later a source of opposition to Solomon . Mentioned in 13 verses across 5 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:47.
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Zuph
Zuph, also called Zophai, was an Ephraimite Levite, an ancestor of Samuel the prophet. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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Zuph
The land of Zuph was a region in Ephraim where Saul and his servant searched for his father's lost donkeys . Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:5.
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