Window 29: Saul, David and Solomon

Saul, David and Solomon

Reynolds, Francis & Rohnstock, 1948
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of John Lash Gilmer, Jan. 4, 1872- Jan. 31,1947, and Emma Jones Gilmer, March 20, 1877- December 22, 2022
Given by Donna Gilmer
South wall of nave

Six parts from bottom:
1. (Small circle) Samuel entertains Saul in his home (1 Samuel 9:22).
2. “Saul Anointed by Samuel” (1 Samuel 10:1-2). On the sides, Samuel and Saul make burnt offerings (1 Samuel 10:8).
3. (Small circle) David slays a lion (1 Samuel 17:36).
4. “David Slays Goliath” (1 Samuel 17:1-58) with sword after felling him with a stone in the center of his forehead. On the left, a Philistine flees; on the right, David with the head of Goliath
5. (Small circle) Builders carrying stones for building the Temple (2 Chronicles 2:1-2).
6. “King Solomon Builds the Temple” (2 Chronicles 3). Inserts: Servants bring in treasures, including a seven-branched candlestick. In the semicircle at the top is the Ark of the Covenant, which was housed in the Temple.
7. (Small circle) Two workmen carrying a building stone.