Necromancy: Saul consults a woman with a familiar spirit to summon the spirit of Samuel.
Verse 15-16: Samuel questions Saul's decision to summon him and reiterates that the Lord has departed from Saul.
Verse 17-18: Samuel reminds Saul that the kingdom has been taken from him and given to David because of Saul's disobedience. (Referencing Deuteronomy 25:17)
Verse 19: Samuel predicts that Saul and his sons will die the next day.
Verse 20-25: Saul collapses in fear; the woman tends to him and he eventually eats.
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Philistine Army: Philistines gather to battle against Israel, and David is with the Philistine leader Achish.
Philistine Leaders: They refuse to let David join the battle, fearing he might turn against them.
Achish's Reassurance: Despite Achish’s trust in David, he sends David back to avoid conflict with other Philistine lords.
David's Departure: David and his men return to the land of the Philistines.
Sirach Reference
Sirach 12:10: The lecture makes a connection to this verse about not trusting one’s enemies, citing the Philistines' wise decision.
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Ziklag: David and his men return to find Ziklag destroyed by the Amalekites, who have taken their families captive.
Verse 6-10: David seeks the Lord's guidance and is told to pursue the Amalekites.
Verse 11-20: David and his men find an Egyptian servant who leads them to the Amalekites. David's forces defeat them and recover everything and everyone taken.
Sharing the Spoils: Despite some men’s objections, David insists on sharing the spoils with those who stayed behind.
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Battle Against Philistines: The Philistines defeat Israel. Saul and his sons are killed. Saul commits suicide to avoid capture.
Philistines' Actions: They desecrate Saul’s body and display it as a trophy.
Jabesh-Gilead: Men from Jabesh-Gilead retrieve and bury the bodies of Saul and his sons.
Conclusion
End of Saul’s History: The lecture covers the downfall of Saul and the impending rise of David as detailed in the second book of Samuel.
Upcoming Lessons: Further teachings to cover King David's history.
Closing
Feast of Tabernacles: Reminds the audience about the Feast of Tabernacles closing the next evening.
Classes & Donations: Mention of continuous classes and encouragement for donations.