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The Fall of a King: Saul’s Final Night and David’s Rising Faith | 1 Samuel 28–31
Welcome to Day 82 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we cover 1 Samuel chapters 28–31, bringing Saul’s reign to its dramatic and tragic conclusion while continuing to follow David’s journey through uncertainty, testing, and growing reliance on the Lord.
Saul, overwhelmed by fear and unable to hear from God, turns to a medium at Endor—an act that reveals how far he has drifted. The message he receives confirms what has already been set in motion: his kingdom is ending, and judgment is at hand.
At the same time, David is sent away from the Philistine army and returns to find Ziklag…
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