1 Samuel 4–8 | The Ark Captured and Israel’s Demand for a King

📖 1 Samuel 4–8 Israel is defeated in battle, and the Ark of the Covenant is captured by the Philistines—leading to national despair. God displays His power by bringing plagues on the Philistines until the ark is returned. But instead of repenting, Israel demands a king, rejecting God as their ruler. Read aloud in the New International Version (NIV), this video is part of a full, chronological journey through the Bible — one passage at a time. There is no commentary or discussion — just Scripture. 👉1 Samuel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlPzp6HHpXSjJbwkKKQuwNWbZ_yFiXPJ 👉 Chronological Bible Journey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlPzp6HHpXRAPEUwGcAvrcIFJ0sgo5W_ 📅 New readings posted daily. — 📌 Subscribe to follow the entire Bible, one passage at a time: https://youtube.com/@everywordread?si=kt43rOrbvUsUcvee #1Samuel #BibleReading #NIV #EveryWordMatters #ChronologicalBible