Read 1 Samuel Online — All Chapters (KJV)

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Samuel, Saul, and the rise of David — the beginning of Israel's monarchy.

Written by Possibly Samuel, with additions (c. 1010–930 BC). 1 Samuel bridges the period of the judges and the establishment of Israel's monarchy. It tells three interlocking stories: Samuel (the last judge and first prophet), Saul (Israel's first king — chosen by popular demand, eventually rejected by God), and David (the shepherd boy chosen by God's own cri…

All Chapters of 1 Samuel

• 1 Samuel 1: The Birth of Samuel
• 1 Samuel Chapter 2
• 1 Samuel 3: The Call of Samuel
• 1 Samuel Chapter 4
• 1 Samuel Chapter 5
• 1 Samuel Chapter 6
• 1 Samuel Chapter 7
• 1 Samuel 8: Israel Demands a King
• 1 Samuel Chapter 9
• 1 Samuel Chapter 10
• 1 Samuel Chapter 11
• 1 Samuel Chapter 12
• 1 Samuel Chapter 13
• 1 Samuel Chapter 14
• 1 Samuel Chapter 15
• 1 Samuel 16: God Looks at the Heart — David Anointed
• 1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath
• 1 Samuel Chapter 18
• 1 Samuel Chapter 19
• 1 Samuel Chapter 20
• 1 Samuel Chapter 21
• 1 Samuel Chapter 22
• 1 Samuel Chapter 23
• 1 Samuel Chapter 24
• 1 Samuel Chapter 25
• 1 Samuel Chapter 26
• 1 Samuel Chapter 27
• 1 Samuel Chapter 28
• 1 Samuel Chapter 29
• 1 Samuel Chapter 30
• 1 Samuel Chapter 31

Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters does 1 Samuel have?

1 Samuel has 31 chapters in the Old Testament. Read all free at The Living Sword.

Where is 1 Samuel in the Bible?

1 Samuel is in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. Written by Possibly Samuel, with additions. Key themes: kingship, anointing, David and Goliath, obedience.

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