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Ichabod The son of Eli’s daughter-in-law. The name means “There is no glory,” representing the fact that the ark of God had been captured. |
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Jerusalem City which is the geographical center of all biblical history |
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Jonathan Son of king Saul, close friend of David |
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Mephibosheth Saul’s disabled grandson, whom David welcomed to live in the royal palace |
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Michal Daughter of king Saul who became the first wife of David |
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Nathan Prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba |
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Peninnah Elkanah’s wife who had several children and scoffed at his other wife when she was barren |
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Philistines Enemy nation of Israel who frequently had battles with them during the time of Samuel, and who captured the ark of the covenant |
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Samuel Prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel |
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