Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 139 - May 19, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.1 Samuel 18:1 - 20:42- Jonathan forms a deep covenant friendship with David and gives him his robe and weapons; Saul grows jealous as David succeeds in battle.- Saul attempts to kill David multiple times, but David escapes with help from Jonathan and Michal, eventually fleeing to Samuel.Mark 14:1-2- The chief priests and scribes plot to arrest and kill Jesus by stealth, avoiding the festival crowds to prevent a riot.- They seek an opportunity during the Passover and Unleavened Bread festival two days away.Luke 22:1-2- The Festival of Unleavened Bread draws near, known as Passover, and the chief priests and scribes look for a way to put Jesus to death.- They fear the people and conspire secretly against Him.Matthew 26:6-13- A woman pours expensive perfume on Jesus' head at Simon the leper's house in Bethany, anointing Him.- Jesus defends her act as preparation for His burial and says her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.Mark 14:3-9- While at Simon the leper's home, a woman breaks an alabaster jar of costly nard ointment and pours it on Jesus' head.- Jesus praises her for anointing Him ahead of burial and declares her action will be told in memory of her throughout the world.