Day 59

1 Samuel 11; 1 Samuel 12; 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14; 1 Samuel 15

The Ammonites encamp against the Israelites of Jabesh-Gilead. Saul rescues them and defeats the Ammonites. His kingship is renewed in Gilgal. Samuel testifies of his own just dealings in Israel. He reproves the people for their ingratitude. He exhorts them to keep the commandments lest the Lord consume them and their king. Saul offers a burnt offering. The Lord rejects him and chooses another captain over his people. Jonathan smites the garrison of the Philistines. Saul instructs the people to eat no food until evening. Unaware of the oath, Jonathan eats, and Saul decrees his death. He is rescued by the people. Saul vexes his enemies on every hand. Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have. He saves some animals to sacrifice. Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice. Samuel destroys Agag.