It was with Samuel. It was against the Philistines. It was at Ebenezer. It was with Moses. It was with the Philistines.

The towns captured by the Philistines were returned to Israel. The Israelites reclaimed their territory from the Philistines. The Philistine towns were recaptured by Moses. The Philistines worshipped a statue at Ebenezer. The Philistines and Amorites shared the stone at Ebenezer.

Samuel was a leader of Israel throughout his lifetime. He traveled on a circuit annually. He administered justice at Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. His home was in Ramah. He built an altar to the Lord in Ramah.

He appointed his sons as Israel’s judges. His eldest son was named Joel. His younger son was named Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. They fought against the Philistines.

They did not walk in Samuel’s ways. They were greedy for gain. They accepted bribes. They failed to administer justice. They rode elephants.

The elders gathered and came to Samuel. They assembled in Ramah. They formed a cavalry force. They formed an infantry force. They marched to battle against the Philistines.

They said he was old. They pointed out that other nations had kings. They asked for a king to rule over them. They requested a king to administer justice. They asked for an army.

Samuel thought their request was evil. Samuel prayed to the Lord. The Lord told Samuel to listen to the people. The Lord said the people had not rejected Samuel but Him. The people asked for Samuel to be their king.

I brought them out of Egypt. They have rejected Me. They are serving other gods. They are treating you as they have treated Me. Warn them solemnly and let them know what a king will do.

The king will make your sons his charioteers. He will make your sons his horsemen. He will have them run in front of his chariots. He will take your daughters as his wives. He will take the best of your olive groves.

He will appoint them as commanders of thousands. He will appoint them as commanders of fifties. He will make them plow his fields. He will make them harvest his crops. He will assign them to make weapons and chariot equipment

He will make your daughters perfumers. He will make your daughters cooks and bakers. He will take the best of your vineyards and olive groves. He will take a tenth of your grain and wine. He will use your servants for his purposes.

We must have a king over us. We will be like other nations. Our king will judge us. He will lead us in battles. He will serve us tea

The Lord listened to Samuel. The Lord told him to give them a king. Samuel told the people to return to their towns. Samuel told them to go to sleep. The Lord said, "I am going to sleep.

Saul was the son of Kish. Saul’s grandfather was Zeror. Zeror’s father was Becorath. They were relatives of Moses. They did not live in Israel.