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November 7, 2026 - 1 Samuel 31 & Proverbs 24:1-17
Today’s reading covers 1 Samuel 31 and Proverbs 24:1–17. Israel falls to the Philistines on Mount Gilboa. Saul’s sons are killed, and the wounded Saul falls on his own sword. The men of Jabesh-gilead later recover and bury the bodies. The discussion contrasts the two kings: David keeps returning to the Lord despite his failures, while Saul relies on himself and slides back into pride and envy. The chapter closes “part one” and sets the stage for David’s reign in 2 Samuel.
Proverbs 24:1–17 warns against envying the wicked and shows wisdom building a house and holding firm in adversity. The…
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