Balaam is annoyed by his donkey's behaviour, then astonished when the animal speaks to him.

Numbers 22-24

When the disobedient Israelites take the Ark into battle it is captured by the Philistines.

1 Samuel 1-7

Samuel anoints Saul as King but later has to warn the king about his disobedience.

1 Samuel 8-15

David puts his trust in God to fight Goliath.

1 Samuel 16:1-17:53