Add parallel Print Page Options

19 God conquered seven nations in the land of Canaan and gave the Israelites their land as an inheritance. 20 This happened over a period of about four hundred fifty years.

“After this, he gave them judges until the time of the prophet Samuel. 21 The Israelites requested a king, so God gave them Saul, Kish’s son, from the tribe of Benjamin, and he served as their king for forty years.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
Retail: $43.99
Our Price: $39.58
Save: $4.41 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CEB Pew Bible, UMC Emblem
CEB Pew Bible, UMC Emblem
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $14.98
Save: $0.01 (0%)
The CEB Student Bible
The CEB Student Bible
Retail: $33.99
Our Price: $19.43
Save: $14.56 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Gift & Award Bible--soft leather-look, persimmon
CEB Gift & Award Bible--soft leather-look, persimmon
Retail: $17.99
Our Price: $16.48
Save: $1.51 (8%)
The CEB Student Bible--paperback
The CEB Student Bible--paperback
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.00 (27%)