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1 Samuel reading plan

A simple 5-week plan to read through 1 Samuel thoughtfully — with chapter explanations and prayer prompts along the way.

OverviewMajor ThemesKey CharactersHistorical ContextApplication GuideReading PlanPrayer GuideDevotional Guide

  1. Week 1

    Read 1 Samuel 1–7

    Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7

  2. Week 2

    Read 1 Samuel 8–14

    Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14

  3. Week 3

    Read 1 Samuel 15–21

    Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Chapter 21

  4. Week 4

    Read 1 Samuel 22–28

    Chapter 22Chapter 23Chapter 24Chapter 25Chapter 26Chapter 27Chapter 28

  5. Week 5

    Read 1 Samuel 29–31

    Chapter 29Chapter 30Chapter 31

Pair with the 1 Samuel prayer guide or devotional.

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