Day 100 of My 5th Bible Study Journey

Day 100, 10 April 2025 

1) 1 Chronicles 9:35-39
1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14

1 Chronicles 9:35-39

35 Now Jeiel the father of Gibeon,
whose wife's name was Maakah, dwelt in Gibeon.
36 His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
37 Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.
38 Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. These also dwelt in Jerusalem
with their own families near their brothers.
39 (1Sa 13:22) Ner became the father of Kish; Kish the father of Saul;
Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal. 

[35] And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was
Maachah:
[36] And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and
Nadab,
[37] And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.
[38] And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at
Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
[39] And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and
Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 

1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14
 
1 SAMUEL 13

Saul Fails His Commission
1 Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, 
and he reigned 42 years over Israel. [Lit. “The son of a year
 was Saul in his ruling and two years he ruled over Israel.”]
[Most translations read in Saul’s age and length of reign
 from external evidence (Josephus) or from the New Testament 
(Paul, who mentions a forty-year reign for Saul in Ac 13:21).
2 (1Sa 10:26; 13:5) Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. 
2000 were with Saul in Mikmash and in mountains of Bethel,
and a 1000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin.
 The rest of the people he sent each to his tent.
3 (1Sa 10:5; Jdg 3:27) Jonathan struck the garrison of the Philistines
that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew 
the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, "Let the Hebrews hear."
4 (Ge 34:30; Ex 5:21) All Israel heard that Saul had struck the garrison 
of the Philistines, and that Israel had become odious to the Philistines. 
And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.
5 (Jos 11:4; 1Sa 14:23) The Philistines gathered together to fight 
with Israel,  30000 chariots and 6000 horsemen, with people 
like the sand which is on the seashore in multitude. 
And they came up and camped in Mikmash, east of Beth Aven. 

[1] Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
[2] Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were
with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan
in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his
tent.
[3] And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and
the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the
land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
[4] And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the
Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the
Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.
[5] And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel,
thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand
which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in
Michmash, eastward from Beth-aven. 

6 (Jdg 6:2; Heb 11:38) When Israel's fighting men saw that they 
were in a strait (for the people were distressed), then the people 
hid themselves in caves, in hollows, among rocks, and in cellars 
and cisterns. 
7 Some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead.
But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him, 
trembling. 
8 (1Sa 10:8) He waited seven days, according to the set time that Samuel 
had appointed. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people 
were scattered from him. 
9 (1Ki 3:4; Dt 12:6) Saul said, "Bring here to me the burnt offering 
and the peace offerings." Then he offered the burnt offering.
10 (1Sa 15:13) When he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel came.
And Saul went out to meet him to greet him.
11 (1Sa 13:2; 13:5) Samuel said, "What have you done?"
And Saul said, "Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, 
and that you did not come to the appointed assembly days, and the Philistines
are gathering themselves together at Mikmash, 
12 therefore I said, 'The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, 
and I have not yet appeased the face of the Lord.' 
So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering."
13 (2Ch 16:9; 1Sa 15:11) Samuel said to Saul, "You have done foolishly. 
You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, 
which He commanded you. Truly now, the Lord would have established
your kingdom over Israel forever. 
14 (1Sa 15:28; Ac 13:22) But now your kingdom will not continue. 
The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart
and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over His people, 
because you have not kept that which the Lord commanded you."
15 (1Sa 13:2; 14:2) Samuel arose, and went up from Gilgal to Gibeah
of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him,
about six hundred men.
Israel Unarmed
16 Now Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were with them, 
were staying in Gibeah of Benjamin, but the Philistines encamped in Mikmash.
17 (Jos 18:23; 1Sa 14:15) Then raiders came out of the camp of the Philistines
in three companies. One company turned to the way that leads to Ophrah, 
to the land of Shual. 
18 (Ne 11:34; Jos 18:13-14) And another company turned the way to Beth Horon.
And another company turned to the way of the border that looks to the Valley 
of Zeboyim toward the wilderness.

[6] When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people
were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in
thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.
[7] And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead.
As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him
trembling.
[8] And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had
appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from
him.
[9] And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings.
And he offered the burnt offering.
[10] And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the
burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he
might salute him.
[11] And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that
the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days
appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at
Michmash;
[12] Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal,
and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I forced myself therefore,
and offered a burnt offering.
[13] And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept
the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would
the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
[14] But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man
after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his
people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
[15] And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin.
And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred
men.
[16] And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with
them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
[17] And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three
companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the
land of Shual:
[18] And another company turned the way to Beth-horon: and another company
turned to the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward
the wilderness. 

19 (2Ki 24:14; Jdg 5:8) Now there was no blacksmith found throughout 
all the land of Israel. For the Philistines said, "Lest the Hebrews make 
for themselves swords or spears."
20 So all the children of Israel went down to the Philistines, to sharpen 
every man his plow-point, his axe, his adze and his hoe. 
21 The sharpening charge was two-thirds of a shekel
(About 1/4 ounce, or 8 grams.) for plow-points, axes, pitchforks, and adzes, 
and to fix an ox-goad.
22 (Jdg 5:8) So it came to pass on the day of battle, that neither sword 
nor spear were found in the hand of any of the people who were with 
Saul and Jonathan. But they were found in the hand of Saul 
and Jonathan his son.
23 (Isa 10:28; 1Sa 14:1) And the garrison of the Philistines had marched 
out to the ravine of Mikmash.

[19] Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the
Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:
[20] But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every
man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.
[21] Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the
forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads.
[22] So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword
nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and
Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.
[23] And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of
Michmash. 

1 SAMUEL 14

Jonathan Defeats the Philistines

1 A day came that Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man that
bore his armor, "Come, and let us cross over to the Philistine garrison 
which is on the other side." But he did not tell his father.
2 (1Sa 13:15-16) Now Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah
under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron. And the people 
that were with him were about six hundred men. 
3 (1Sa 2:28; 4:21) And Ahijah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, 
the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the priest of the Lord in Shiloh, 
was wearing the ephod. But the people did not know that Jonathan had gone.
4 (1Sa 13:23) Between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over 
to the Philistines' garrison, there was a sharp rock on the one side, 
and a sharp rock on the other side. And the name of the one was Bozez, 
and the name of the other Seneh. 
5 The crag of the one rose north opposite Mikmash, 
and the other faced southward opposite Geba.
6 (1Sa 17:26; 17:36) Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, 
"Come, and let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. 
Perhaps the Lord will work for us. For the Lord is not limited 
to save by many or by few."
7 His armor bearer said to him, "Do all that is in your heart. 
Turn yourself, and I will be with you according to your heart."
8 (Jdg 7:9-14) Then Jonathan said, "Now we will cross over to these men, 
and we will reveal ourselves to them. 
9 If they say to us, 'Wait until we come to you,' then we will stand still
in our place, and we will not go up to them. 
10 (Ge 24:14) But if they say, 'Come up to us,' then we will go up, 
for the Lord has delivered them into our hand, and this will be a sign to us."
11 (1Sa 13:6; 14:22) So the two of them revealed themselves to the garrison 
of the Philistines. And the Philistines said, "Look, the Hebrews are coming 
out of the caves where they have hidden themselves."
12 (1Sa 17:43-44; 2Sa 5:24) The men of the garrison answered Jonathan 
and his armor bearer, and said, 
"Come up to us, and we will teach you something."
So Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come up after me. 
For the Lord has delivered them into the hand of Israel."
13 Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet with his armor
bearer behind him. And they fell before Jonathan. And his armor bearer 
was dealing death blows after him. 
14 That first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armor bearer made, 
was about twenty men within about a half-acre field.
15 (1Sa 13:17; Ge 35:5) There was trembling in the camp, in the field, 
and among all the people. The garrison and the raiders also trembled, 
and the ground quaked. It was the fear of God.
16 The watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, 
the multitude melted away, and they went even here and there. 
17 Then Saul said to the people that were with him, 
"Number now, and see who has gone from us." 
And when they had numbered, Jonathan nor his armor bearer were there.
18 Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring here the ark of God." For the ark of God was
at that time with the children of Israel. 
19 (Nu 27:21) It came to pass, while Saul talked to the priest, 
that the noise which was in the camp of the Philistines went on 
and increased. So Saul said to the priest, "Withdraw your hand."
20 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 20:23) Saul and all the people who were 
with him assembled, and they went to the battle. And every man's sword 
was against his fellow, so that there was very great confusion. 
21 (1Sa 29:4) Even the Hebrews who were with the Philistines the days 
before, who went up with them into the camp from the country round 
about, even they also turned to be with the children of Israel that were 
with Saul and Jonathan. 
22 (1Sa 13:6) Also all of Israel's fighting men, who had hidden themselves 
in mountains of Ephraim, heard that the Philistines fled, and even they 
followed hard after them in the battle. 
23 (Ex 14:30; 1Sa 13:5) So the Lord saved Israel that day, and the battle 
passed beyond Beth Aven.

[1] Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto
the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the
Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his
father.
[2] And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate
tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six
hundred men;
[3] And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, I-chabod's brother, the son of Phinehas,
the son of Eli, the LORD's priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the
people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
[4] And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the
Philistines' garrison, there was a sharp rock on the one side and a sharp
rock on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of
the other Seneh.
[5] The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash,
and the other southward over against Gibeah.
[6] And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let
us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD
will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or
by few.
[7] And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn
thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy heart.
[8] Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we
will discover ourselves unto them.
[9] If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand
still in our place, and will not go up unto them.
[10] But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD
hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be a sign unto us.
[11] And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the
Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of
the holes where they had hid themselves.
[12] And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and
said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto
his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into
the hand of Israel.
[13] And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his
armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer
slew after him.
[14] And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was
about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of
oxen might plow.
[15] And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the
people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth
quaked: so it was a very great trembling.
[16] And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the
multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.
[17] Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see
who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his
armourbearer were not there.
[18] And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of
God was at that time with the children of Israel.
[19] And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise
that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said
unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand.
[20] And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves,
and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his
fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture.
[21] Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time,
which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even
they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.
[22] Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount
Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed
hard after them in the battle.
[23] So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto
Beth-aven.

Saul's Rash Oath

24 (Jos 6:26) Now Israel's fighting men were distressed that day. 
For Saul had placed the people under a curse, saying, 
"Cursed is the man that eats any food before it is evening, 
and I have been avenged on my enemies."
So none of the people tasted any food.
25 All the people of the land came to the forest, and there was honey 
on the ground. 
26 When the people came into the forest there was flowing honey. 
But no man put his hand to his mouth, because the people feared the oath. 
27 (1Sa 30:12; 14:43) But Jonathan had not heard when his father made
the people swear. Therefore he put forward the end of the rod that was 
in his hand, and dipped it in the honeycomb. Then he put his hand to his 
mouth, and his eyes were brightened. 
28 Then one of the people answered, and said, "Your father surely made 
the people swear, saying, 'Cursed is the man that eats any food this day.' " 
And the people were weary.
29 (1Ki 18:18) Then said Jonathan, "My father has troubled the land. 
See how my eyes have brightened, because I tasted a little of this honey. 
30 How much more, if the people had surely eaten freely today of the spoil 
of their enemies which they found? But now the defeat of the Philistines 
has not been great."
31 (Jos 10:12) And they struck the Philistines that day from Mikmash
to Aijalon, and the people were very weary. 
32 (Lev 3:17; 1Sa 15:19) The people rushed upon the spoil; 
they took sheep, oxen, and calves and slew them on the ground. 
And the people ate them with the blood. 
33 Then they reported to Saul, saying, "Look, the people are sinning against
the Lord by eating the blood."
And he said, "You have dealt faithlessly. Roll a great stone to me this day."
34 Saul said, "Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, 
'Bring to me here every man his ox or sheep. And slaughter them here, 
and eat. But you shall not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood.' '
And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, 
and slew them there. 
35 (1Sa 7:17) And Saul built an altar to the Lord. It was the first altar 
that he built to the Lord.
36 Saul said, "Let us go down after the Philistines by night 
and plunder them until the morning light. And let us not leave a man of them."
And they said, "Do whatever seems good to you."
Then the priest said, "Let us draw near here to God."
37 (1Sa 28:6) Saul asked of God, "Shall I go down after the Philistines?
Will You deliver them into the hand of Israel?" But He did not answer him
that day.
38 (1Sa 10:19-20) Saul said, "Come here, all you leaders of the people, 
and observe and see how this sin has come about this day. 
39 (1Sa 14:44; 2Sa 12:5) For, as the Lord lives, who saves Israel, 
even if it is in Jonathan my son, he will surely die."
But there was not one who answered him from among all the people.
40 Then he said to all Israel, "You will be on one side, and I and Jonathan 
my son will be on the other side."
And the people said to Saul, "Do what seems good to you."
41 (Ac 1:24; Jos 7:16-18) Therefore Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel, 
“Give a perfect lot.” And Saul and Jonathan were taken, 
but the people escaped. 
42 Saul said, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." 
And Jonathan was taken.
43 (Jos 7:19; 1Sa 14:27) Then Saul said to Jonathan, 
"Tell me what you have done."
And Jonathan told him, and said, 
"I indeed tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was 
in my hand. Here I am. I must die."
44 (Ru 1:17; 1Sa 14:39) Saul said, "May God do so to me and more also,
for you will surely die, Jonathan."
45 (2Sa 14:11; 1Ki 1:52) The people said to Saul, "Will Jonathan die, who has 
worked this great salvation in Israel? God forbid. As the Lord lives, 
there will not one hair of his head fall to the ground. 
For he has worked with God this day." So the people rescued Jonathan, 
and he did not die.
46 Then Saul went up from following the Philistines, and the Philistines 
went to their own place.
47 (2Sa 10:6) So Saul took the kingdom over Israel and fought against 
all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the Ammonites,
against Edom and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. 
Whatever place he turned himself, he defeated them. 
48 He gathered an army, and struck the Amalekites, and delivered Israel 
out of the hand of its plunderers.

[24] And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured
the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening,
that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any
food.
[25] And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the
ground.
[26] And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped;
but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath.
[27] But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the
oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and
dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were
enlightened.
[28] Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged
the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this
day. And the people were faint.
[29] Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you,
how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this
honey.
[30] How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil
of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater
slaughter among the Philistines?
[31] And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and
the people were very faint.
[32] And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and
calves, and slew them on the ground: and the people did eat them with the
blood.
[33] Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD,
in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a
great stone unto me this day.
[34] And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them,
Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them
here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And
all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them
there.
[35] And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar
that he built unto the LORD.
[36] And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil
them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they
said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us
draw near hither unto God.
[37] And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines?
wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that
day.
[38] And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and
know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
[39] For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan
my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people
that answered him.
[40] Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my
son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what
seemeth good unto thee.
[41] Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot.
And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.
[42] And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan
was taken.
[43] Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan
told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod
that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.
[44] And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die,
Jonathan.
[45] And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought
this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall
not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God
this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.
[46] Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines
went to their own place.
[47] So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his
enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and
against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines:
and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.
[48] And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel
out of the hands of them that spoiled them.

Saul's Family

49 (1Sa 31:2; 1Ch 8:33) Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, 
and Malki-Shua. And the names of his two daughters were Merab, 
the firstborn, and Michal, the youngest. 
50 (2Sa 2:8) And the name of the wife of Saul was Ahinoam, 
the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the captain of his army 
was Abner, the son of Ner, the uncle of Saul. 
51 (1Sa 9:1; 9:21) Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner 
was the son of Abiel.
52 (1Sa 8:11) There was strong war against the Philistines 
all the days of Saul, and when Saul saw any strong man, 
or any valiant man, he took him into his service.

[49] Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi-shua: and the
names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and
the name of the younger Michal:
[50] And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and
the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle.
[51] And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the
son of Abiel.
[52] And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul:
and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he took him unto him. 
 
2) Our Daily Bread for 10 April 2025 titled  
<a href="hhttps://odb.org/2025/04/10/the-wright-sister">
The Wright Sister</a>  

Romans 16:1-12 

Romans 16
Personal Greetings
1 (Ac 18:18; 2Co 3:1) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is
a servant (Or deacon.) of the church at Cenchrea,
2 (Php 2:29) that you welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy
of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter
she may have need of you, for she has been a helper of many
and of myself as well.
3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
4 who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I,
but also all the churches of the Gentiles, give thanks.
5 (1Co 16:15; 16:19) Likewise greet the church that is in their house.
Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert of Achaia for Christ.
6 (Ro 16:12) Greet Mary, who labored much for us.
7 (Ro 16:11; 16:21) Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen
and fellow prisoners, who are noteworthy among the apostles,
who also came to Christ before me.
8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.
9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ.
Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
11 Greet Herodion, my kinsman.
Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.
12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord.
Greet the beloved Persis, who also labored much in the Lord.

[1] I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church
which is at Cenchrea:
[2] That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist
her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a
succourer of many, and of myself also.
[3] Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
[4] Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I
give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
[5] Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved
Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
[6] Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
[7] Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are
of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
[8] Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
[9] Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
[10] Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of
Aristobulus' household.
[11] Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of
Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
[12] Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the
beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

Most people know about the Wright Brothers - Orville and Wilbur - who 
invented, built, and flew the first successful airplane in the early 1900s. 
But few know the name Katherine Wright. Yet in her brothers' story 
of creating their flying machine, Katherine was essential to their success. 
While her brothers concentrated on the myriad details and experiments that 
led to their invention, Katherine chose to quietly and lovingly help them. 
She kept their bicycle shop going (the brothers' source of income), left 
her teaching job to nurse Orville back to health after a plane crash, 
and managed the endless details of her brothers' growing fame.

The value of the support of others is seen in Scripture as well. One example 
is Phoebe, mentioned by Paul as a "benefactor of many people" (Romans 16:2). 
And Priscilla and Aquila, a helpful couple presented in Paul's writing, 
hosted churches where Paul ministered and even "risked their lives" 
for him (v. 4). Additionally, the apostle complimented Mark, 
saying he was "helpful to me in my ministry" (2 Timothy 4:11).

We can be the right brothers and sisters in Christ by serving others. 
The ongoing work of God needs helpers like Phoebe - and us - guided 
by Him to serve this way: "In humility value others above yourselves, 
not looking to your own interests but . . . to the interests of the others"
(Philippians 2:3-4).  

By:  Dave Branon

Reflect & Pray

Who needs your help? What can you do to serve others in Jesus' name?

Dear God, please show me how to humbly serve others for Your glory.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 5 - Starting Over

2 Cor 5:17

17 (Jn 3:3; Ro 16:7) Therefore, if any man is in Christ,
he is a new creature. Old things have passed away.
Look, all things have become new.

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

"The trouble with turning over a new leaf," Gordon sighed,
"is that once you've done it twice, you're right back where
you started." Gordon, in his mid-fifties, had his job
"canceled" by a company wanting to cut back on retirement payments.
Out of work, with few prospects, he said wistfully,
"I wish I had the chance to start over again."
Many of us would echo Gordon's sentiments. Whether we have lost a job,
gone through a divorce, moved to another part of the country, or
experienced some lesser crisis, we often long for the chance to
begin again, fresh, without the shadow of past mistakes following us.
God's word offers just such an opportunity. Anyone who is in Christ,
Paul says in 2 Cor 5:17, is a "new creation". For the Christian, the past
is truly past - "all things are become new". In the forgiveness
and restoration of God's grace we can leave the past behind,
with all its mistakes, and enter into new life.
And the promise is not just for the newly saved. Those of us who
have been Christians for years need to hear the truth of 2 Cor 5:17 again,
for we accumulated some "new mistakes" since we came to Christ. Anyone who
is in Christ is a new creation; the freedom of forgiveness, of
"starting over" is available to all who call upon the name of the Lord.
We cannot every really "start over" simply by establishing New Year's
resolutions or turning over a new leaf. Only God gives us that opportunity;
his grace allows us to clear away the rubble of the past and begin again.
Everything becomes new in God's loving forgiveness.

Application

a) What "resolutions" have I made in an attempt to "start over"
in some area of struggle or failure in my life? Did my resolutions work?

b) What does 2 Cor 5:17 mean for me at this point in my Christian Life?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:6

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;
and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:

When you are Worried Over Money

1 Tim 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
that we can carry nothing out.
8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.
9 But those who desire
to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish
and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil.
While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will
be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:
which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13


9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.


6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Manitoba

Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba

Manitoba 2015 population  1 282 000

est Muslim Population      21 349

CNMM Networks: Winnipeg

The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting 
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size 
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba. 
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.

Let us intercede in unity for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim 
  communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
  background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith  in Jesus and stood her ground
  in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
   with great support

Adding further

30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024

1 Timothy 2:1-7

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth. 

[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth. 

How can we keep praying?

Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.

Ask those who are serving Christ among 
Muslim people how you can pray for them.

When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also 
participate in 30 Days.

What should you pray for?

Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.

Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.

Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

10th Day of the Month

a)  Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

(
John 3:16 

16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, 
that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

)

b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.


Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord will give you victory.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please show me how to humbly 
serve others for Your glory."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know you are a new creation in the Lord. 

Pray to the Lord and pray to reap bountifully.

Pray to the Lord and pray to put full trust in Lord Jesus.

Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim 
  communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
  background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith  in Jesus and stood her ground
  in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
   with great support

Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.

Ask those who are serving Christ among 
Muslim people how you can pray for them.

When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also 
participate in 30 Days.

Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.

Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.

Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout 
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,
faithfulness and provision.

Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.

Pray that Christians who have been attacked by voodooists in Benin
will be encouraged to stand firm in their faith.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness

Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
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