Batman: Robin, it's time to review the Bible chapter by chapter. Robin: Yes, Batman! What chapter do you want to start with? Batman: Let's start with 1 Samuel Chapter 1! In this chapter, we learn about a man named Elkanah who had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. →

Batman: Holy Scripture, Robin! It's time to explore the second chapter of 1 Samuel. Robin: What can we expect to find in this chapter, Batman? Batman: A song of praise! Hannah, a woman of great faith, sang a song of gratefulness to God. →

Robin: Holy history, Batman! What did we learn from 1 Samuel 3? Batman: Well, Robin, it seems that the Lord called out to a young man named Samuel in the middle of the night. It was his first experience with God's voice, and he was so scared he thought it was his master Eli who was calling him. →

Batman: All right, Robin. Let's see what's going on in 1 Samuel 4. Robin: Right, Batman! It says that the Israelites were fighting the Philistines, and they were losing. Batman: That's no good. What happened? →

Robin: Holy Bible, Batman! What is that noise? Batman: It's the Philistines, Robin! They have taken the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites and brought it to their city of Ashdod. Catwoman: But why did they take the Ark, Batman? →

Batman: Robin, a new chapter in the Bible is upon us! Robin: What's it about, Batman? Batman: It's about the Philistines returning the Ark of the Covenant to the Israelites. Catwoman: That sounds like a complicated problem. →

Batman: Robin, I'm afraid our old nemesis is causing trouble again! Robin: Who is it this time, Batman? Batman: The Philistines, Robin. They're attacking a small village in Israel. Robin: What can we do about it, Batman? →

Batman: Robin, it appears that the people of Israel have grown tired of being led by Judges, and have asked for a king. Robin: Holy monarchy, Batman! What did God say? Batman: Well, God was not pleased with the request, but He still gave them a king. →

Joker: Ha ha ha! I'm about to do something so crazy, even I can't believe it! Batman: What's that, Joker? Joker: I'm gonna make you a summary of 1 Samuel 9! Robin: Gosh, Joker, that's a pretty tall order. →

Batman: Robin, I've been monitoring the movements of King Saul. Robin: What's the situation, Batman? Batman: Saul has been anointed as King by the prophet Samuel and God has given him a new heart. Saul is now setting out on a mission to spread justice throughout the land. →

Robin: Gosh Batman, what happened in 1 Samuel 11? Batman: In the city of Jabesh, the Ammonites had laid siege and threatened to destroy it. Joker: Oh ho ho, what a nice little city. Batman: Indeed, but it was in danger! So Saul, the first king of Israel, rose to the occasion and rallied the people to fight. →

Batman: Ah, Robin, I believe it's time for us to review the chapter of 1 Samuel! Robin: Right you are, Batman! 1 Samuel 12 tells of how Samuel speaks to the Israelites and reminds them of all the great things God has done for them. →

1-14. Batman: "Gotham City is in danger! We've just received word that King Saul has violated a commandment from God by offering a sacrifice himself instead of waiting for the prophet Samuel! Robin: Holy sacrilege, Batman! What will God do? →

Batman: Robin, something strange is afoot. Jonathan, son of Saul, has snuck into the camp of the Philistines with his armor-bearer. Robin: Holy surprise attack, Batman! What do you think they're up to? →

Batman: Greetings, Robin. We have arrived in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15. Robin: What do we find here, Batman? Batman: Ah, yes, Robin. It is here that we learn of God's command to Saul, the first king of Israel. →

Batman: So what does this chapter have for us, Robin? Robin: Well, Batman, it's about Samuel anointing David as the new king of Israel. Batman: So David is the chosen one then? Robin: Yes, he was chosen by God. →

Batman: Greetings Robin, today we are in the book of 1 Samuel. Robin: What is it about? Batman: It’s a story about a giant warrior called Goliath who challenges the Israelites to a duel. Catwoman: Does anyone accept the challenge? →

Batman: Greetings, Robin! I see we are in 1 Samuel 18. Robin: Yes, Batman! It says here that Saul was very pleased with David and made him a commander in the army. Joker: Hahaha! As if Saul didn't realize what a threat David was! →

Batman: Robin, we must hurry to the town of Naioth. Robin: What’s going on, Batman? Batman: King Saul has been told by his servants that David is at the town of Naioth, and he’s sent out a party of men to capture him. →

Batman: Robin, I've been doing some research on the Bible, and it looks like in 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan helps David escape King Saul's pursuit. Robin: Holy rescue mission, Batman! How did he do it? Batman: Jonathan makes a secret plan with David to meet in the field at a certain time and place. →

Robin: Holy Bible, Batman! What's going on in 1 Samuel 21? Batman: Well, Robin, it appears that David is running from King Saul and he has found himself in the town of Nob. He is in need of provisions, so he goes to the priest Ahimelech and asks for some food. →

Batman: Robin, it appears we have a mystery on our hands. Robin: What is it, Batman? Batman: We must investigate the events of 1 Samuel 22. Catwoman: What's going on in this chapter? Batman: It tells the story of David fleeing to the cave of Adullam, where he finds many outcasts, debtors, and discontented people. →

Batman: Robin, it appears that David is in a bit of a predicament. Robin: What seems to be the trouble, Batman? Batman: The Philistines have invaded the land and are trying to capture David and his men. →

Joker: (Laughs maniacally) Ahahaha! I'm about to get rid of Batman and Robin once and for all! Batman: Not so fast, Joker! Look what we found in the Bible! Robin: In 1 Samuel 24, we learn that King Saul was chasing David, and David had the opportunity to kill him, but he chose not to. →

Batman: Robin, it appears we have another mission. In the book of 1 Samuel, we read of a man named Nabal who was very wealthy but had a bad attitude. Robin: Oh no! Is it up to us to teach him a lesson? →

Batman: Robin, we must hurry to 1 Samuel 26! Robin: What's the emergency, Batman? Batman: Saul, the king of Israel, is in danger. The Philistine forces have him surrounded and they plan to kill him! →

Batman: "Greetings, Robin. It looks like we have a most peculiar case in 1 Samuel 27. Our old foe, David, is up to no good!" Robin: "What is he doing now, Batman?" Batman: "He has decided to join forces with the Philistines. →

Batman: Robin, I'm afraid we may have encountered a foe darker than any we've ever faced before. Robin: What do you mean, Batman? Batman: I'm talking about 1 Samuel 28. It tells of a story of a desperate King Saul seeking advice from a medium. →

Batman: Holy scripture, Robin! We’ve just come to 1 Samuel 29. Robin: What does it say, Batman? Batman: Well, the Philistines were preparing for war against Israel, and they summoned all their allies – including King Achish of Gath – to join them. →

Batman: Robin, I'm worried about our good friend David. Robin: What happened, Batman? Batman: It seems while he was away, the Amalekites raided the city of Ziklag and captured everything. Robin: That's terrible! What did David do? →

Robin: Holy history, Batman! It looks like the Philistines have defeated Saul and the Israelites in battle! Batman: It appears so, Robin! To make matters worse, Saul has been mortally wounded. Joker: Haha, what a shame! →