Verses in each chapter of 1 Samuel
| Chapter | Verses |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 1 | 28 |
| 1 Samuel 2 | 36 |
| 1 Samuel 3 | 21 |
| 1 Samuel 4 | 22 |
| 1 Samuel 5 | 12 |
| 1 Samuel 6 | 21 |
| 1 Samuel 7 | 17 |
| 1 Samuel 8 | 22 |
| 1 Samuel 9 | 27 |
| 1 Samuel 10 | 27 |
| 1 Samuel 11 | 15 |
| 1 Samuel 12 | 25 |
| 1 Samuel 13 | 23 |
| 1 Samuel 14 | 52 |
| 1 Samuel 15 | 35 |
| 1 Samuel 16 | 23 |
| 1 Samuel 17 | 58 |
| 1 Samuel 18 | 30 |
| 1 Samuel 19 | 24 |
| 1 Samuel 20 | 42 |
| 1 Samuel 21 | 15 |
| 1 Samuel 22 | 23 |
| 1 Samuel 23 | 29 |
| 1 Samuel 24 | 22 |
| 1 Samuel 25 | 44 |
| 1 Samuel 26 | 25 |
| 1 Samuel 27 | 12 |
| 1 Samuel 28 | 25 |
| 1 Samuel 29 | 11 |
| 1 Samuel 30 | 31 |
| 1 Samuel 31 | 13 |
Previous book: Ruth. Next book: 2 Samuel. Verse numbers follow the King James Version; some modern translations divide a few verses differently.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are in 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel has 31 chapters and 810 verses in the King James Version.
How long does it take to read 1 Samuel?
About 2 h 5 min at 200 words per minute (25,048 words), or about 4 min per chapter. Reading one chapter a day, you finish it in 31 days.
What is the longest chapter in 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel 17 has the most verses (58); the shortest is 1 Samuel 29 with 11 verses.
Where is 1 Samuel in the Bible?
1 Samuel is the 9th book of the Bible and belongs to the History of the Old Testament.