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1 SAMUEL 14-15

SAUL'S FOES (14:1-23): Saul camps outside Gibeah, but Jonathan and his armor bearer attack the enemy by themselves and initiate a great victory!

The strategy (14:1-8): Jonathan and his armor bearer attempt to single-handedly defeat an entire Philistine garrison!

The success (14:11-23)

The courage (14:11-14): Jonathan and his armor bearer kill 20 Philistines while scaling a cliff!

The confusion (14:15-23): The Lord sends an earthquake, throwing the Philistines into terrified panic.

SAUL'S FAST (14:24-46): To assure full revenge on his enemies, Saul had forced his men to vow that they would not eat anything that day, so they were worn out.

Its effect on his soldiers (14:24-26, 31-35)

Weakness (14:24-26): Saul's men are forced to fight on empty stomachs, so they become very weak and hungry.

Wickedness (14:31-35): After the battle, the victorious but famished soldiers butcher the captured animals, eating the raw meat, blood and all, which is forbidden under the law of Moses. So Saul arranges for the animals to be properly drained of blood so the men can eat the meat.

Its effect on his son (14:27-46)

The sustenance (14:27-30): Unaware of his father's command, Jonathan eats some honey.

The search (14:31-43): Because God does not answer Saul's prayer, Saul realizes that a sin has been committed. Jonathan is found guilty and confesses to eating the honey.

The saving (14:44-46): Saul intends to execute Jonathan for his deed, but the soldiers intervene and save Jonathan's life.

SAWS FERVOR (14:47-52): Now that Saul is securely in control of the throne, he vigorously attacks his enemies in every direction.

SAUL'S FAILURE (15:1-35)

The rebellion (15:1-9): The Lord commands Saul to attack and totally destroy the Amalekites and all their animals. Saul attacks and captures them, but he spares King Agag and some of the animals.

The revelation (15:10-11): The Lord tells Samuel that he is sorry he ever made Saul king.

The rendezvous (15:12-13): Saul and Samuel meet on the morning following the battle with King Agag.

The rebuke (15:14-23): Samuel condemns Saul's disobedience, refusing to accept his miserable excuse that he saved the animals so he can sacrifice them to God. He tells Saul that the Lord has rejected him as king.

The remorse (15:24-25): Saul admits his sin and begs Samuel to forgive him and give him another chance.

The replacement (15:26-31): Samuel tells Saul his kingdom will be given to someone better than he.

The retribution (15:32-35): Samuel carries out what should have been Saul's responsibility and