3. He is rejected, Chs. 15.

III. Career of Saul after his rejection. Chs. 16-31.

1. While David is at his court, Chs. 16-20.

2. While David is a refugee in Judah. Chs. 21-26.

3. While David is a refugee in Philistia. Chs. 27-31.

For Study and Discussion. (1) The story of Eli and his sons. (2) The
birth and call of Samuel. (3) The anointing of Saul. (4) The anointing
of David. (5) The evils of jealousy as seen in Saul. (6) The
importance of respect for existing forms of government-see David's
attitude toward Saul. (7) How a man's attitude toward God and his
servants can make or mar his destiny. (8) Examples of how God uses
both good and bad carrying forward his purposes.

Second Samuel.

In this book, there is given the story of the career of David while
king of Israel. He was the strongest king Israel ever had and was
characterized as a fine executive, a skillful soldier and of a deeply
religious disposition. He was not without his faults, but in spite of
them developed a great empire.

Analysis.

I. His Reign Over Judah a Hebren, Chs. 1-4.