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The [[Philistines]] [[Philistine captivity of the Ark|capture the Ark of the Covenant]] from Shiloh and take it to the temple of their god [[Dagon]], who recognizes the supremacy of Yahweh. The Philistines are afflicted with plagues and return the ark to the Israelites, but to the territory of the [[tribe of Benjamin]] rather than to Shiloh. The Philistines attack the Israelites gathered at [[Mizpah in Gilead (Judges)|Mizpah]] in Benjamin. Samuel appeals to Yahweh, the Philistines are decisively beaten, and the Israelites reclaim their lost territory.
In Samuel's old age, he appoints his sons [[Joel (son of Samuel)|Joel]] and [[Abijah]] as judges, but because of their corruption the people ask for a king to rule over them. God directs Samuel to grant them
God tells Samuel to anoint [[David]] of [[Bethlehem]] as king, and David enters Saul's court as his [[Squire|armor-bearer]] and [[harp]]ist. Saul's son and heir [[Jonathan (1 Samuel)|Jonathan]] befriends David and recognizes him as the rightful king. Saul plots David's death, but David flees into the wilderness, where he becomes a champion of the Hebrews. David joins the Philistines but continues secretly to champion his own people, until Saul and Jonathan are killed in battle at [[Mount Gilboa]]. At this point, David offers a majestic eulogy, where he praises the bravery and magnificence of both his friend Jonathan and King Saul.<ref>{{bibleverse|2 Samuel|1:17–27|KJV}}</ref>
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