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The people buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan at Zela in Benjamin in the tomb of Saul's father Kish. The people did everything the king commanded. Then God answered the prayers for the land.

Again there was war between the Philistines and Israel. David and his men went out to fight the Philistines, but David became tired.

Later, there was another battle at Gob with the Philistines. Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim from Bethlehem killed Goliath from Gath. His spear was as large as a weaver's rod.

These four sons of Rapha from Gath were killed by David and his men.

David sang this song to the Lord when the Lord saved him from Saul and all his other enemies.

In my trouble I called to the Lord ; I cried out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my call for help reached his ears.

Smoke came out of his nose, and burning fire came out of his mouth. Burning coals went before him.

He tore open the sky and came down with dark clouds under his feet.

He made darkness his shelter, surrounded by fog and clouds.

Out of the brightness of his presence came flashes of lightning.

The Lord thundered from heaven; the Most High raised his voice.

He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies. His bolts of lightning confused them with fear.

The Lord spoke strongly. The wind blew from his nose. Then the valleys of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the earth were seen.

I remember all his laws and have not broken his rules.

The Lord gives great victories to his king. He is loyal to his appointed king, to David and his descendants forever."

"The Lord 's Spirit spoke through me, and his word was on my tongue.

But Eleazar stayed where he was and fought the Philistines until he was so tired his hand stuck to his sword. The Lord gave a great victory for the Israelites that day. The troops came back after Eleazar had won the battle, but only to take weapons and armor from the enemy.

Abishai, brother of Joab son of Zeruiah, was captain of the Three. Abishai fought three hundred soldiers with his spear and killed them. He became as famous as the Three

Benaiah killed a large Egyptian who had a spear in his hand. Benaiah had a club, but he grabbed the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear.

He received more honor than the Thirty, but he did not become a member of the Three. David made him leader of his bodyguards.