Day 60

1 Samuel 15; 1 Samuel 16; 1 Samuel 17; 1 Samuel 18

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. The Lord chooses David of Bethlehem as king. He is anointed by Samuel. Saul chooses David as his companion and armor bearer. Israel and the Philistines engage in war. Goliath of Gath, a giant, defies Israel and challenges any Israelite to personal combat. David goes against him in the name of the Lord. David slays Goliath with a sling and a stone. Israel defeats the Philistines. Jonathan loves David. Saul sets David over his armies. David is honored by the people, and Saul becomes jealous. David marries Michal, a daughter of Saul.