Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.
David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.
David added, "I swear by the Lord, the Lord will punish him, or his time to die will come, or he will go to fight and be killed."