1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 16

KJV - 1 Samuel 16:4

And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

And Samuel followed God's instructions and went to Bethlehem. When he arrived, the town's leaders shook with fear and asked, "Are you here in a peaceful manner?"

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