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1st Samuel 19 — David the hero vs. Sha’ul the jealous

David ascended in fame with more victories. Sha’ul (Saul) descended with jealousy of those victories, pushed by an “evil spirit” the LORD sent. David escaped Sha’ul’s trap with a ploy used in the 20th century by an escapee at Alcatraz. Sha’ul pursued David to the headquarters of the prophet Sh’muel (Samuel), and God’s Spirit led Sha’ul to prophesy.

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The account of God’s first dealings with man so far — a recap of Genesis 1–36

Before studying the life of Yosef (Joseph), we look back at some of what we have learned about God and His interaction with some of His notable people. The Flood and the Tower of Babel were the two most monumental events in mankind’s history. Everything we experience today is the result of these two events.

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Yaakov goes to Bethel; Rachel weeps in Raamah; sons of Esau (Genesis 35–36)

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Genesis 33-34 — Yaakov, Esau reunite; Dinah raped in Shekhem

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Acts 14 — Paul finishes his first journey

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Genesis 31-32 — Yaakov flees Laban toward Esau

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1st Samuel 18 — David acquires 100 foreskins as Michal’s bride-price

David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul’s daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in hand.