10:6) and victory in battle (1 Sam. Further, Nathan and Gad were prophets of the Lord during Davids lifetime and would not have been alive when the book of Samuel was written. Grace Community Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Do You Have Your Ears On? But Israel failed to distinguish between having 'a form of godliness' and knowing God's presence in their midst. There are those who think they are "all right.". At this moment of victory, it was all the more tempting to take the credit for himself. 13:1922). Wiersbe is alway worth checking for his insights and applications. E to W. This central spine ranges in height from 1,500 ft. to 3,300 ft. above sea level. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Used by permission. The books of Samuel contain no clear indication of the date of composition. Jewish tradition ascribed the writing of Samuel to Samuel himself or to Samuel, Nathan, and Gad (based on 1 Chr. The NKJV uses the Masoretic text with significant variant readings in the marginal notes. It ought to have a 'wide acceptance and usefulness. Song of Solomon . mile/miles the Ammonites (2 Sam. He and Moses are God's chosen examples of intercessors. Commentary on the Old Testament. Second Samuel concludes with the anger of the Lord being withdrawn from Israel (2 Sam. Mary's Song is not a repetition of Hannah's, yet both see the same vision. Studies include close-up examinations of Hannah, Eli, Saul, David, and Jonathan, as well as careful . Davids destruction of the Amalekites (30:131). in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Tends to be more conservative and literal. Zondervan King James Version commentary - New Testament. Avoids spiritualizing. 9:1-17;God's Faithfulness:In terms of our eternal life in Christ, we must depend on God's faithfulness, not ours. He was a physical giant (1 Sam 10:23), industrious, generous, honest, and modest. Obadiah His treatment in 2 Samuel 24 of the two-sided nature of David numbering Gods people is also worthy of attention. The Spirit of the Lord came upon both Saul and David after their anointing as king (1 Sam. 5) to the W and the Ammonites (1 Sam. Conservative. Having lost all governing authority and the ability to defend themselves, their disobedience had finally removed their one abiding resource. He started out splendidly. V. The Causes of Gods Rejection of the First King Due to the subtle infiltration of Baalism, the spiritual life of Israel very quickly degenerated into a state of apostasy. The better often is the foe The word, common to the Babylonian and Hebrew tongues before their separation, becomes a witness to the antiquity of the book. ARCHIVE.ORG The oracle against Elis house (2:2736), 5. Though the written records of these 3 prophets could have been used for information in the writing of 1 and 2 Samuel, the human author of these books is unknown. Treatment of the texts is sermonic. Mark Zhakevich | 1 Samuel 13-31 | 2/26 . He argues for the accurate, reliable, relevant Word of God. Values Past accomplishments for Present challenges. The record brings us up to the time when David is ready permanently to establish the monarchy and God is ready permanently to establish David's throne (Psalm 89). While the desire of Israel for a king was acceptable (Deut. 1 Samuel; Principle #24; 1 Sam. 1 Samuel 5 What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with? 1 Samuel 17 Who killed Goliath, David or Elhanan? New Bible Commentary- (1994)See user reviews, The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God- Blackaby, Henry(1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Commentary The defense of David by Jonathan and Michal (19:120:42), C. Davids Flight from Sauls Pursuit (21:128:2), 1. David's Lament over Saul and Jonathan, The First Book of Samuel W. O. E. Oesterley, The Second Book of Samuel with Notes and Introduction. Johannine Writings .Educational Guide, The style is clear, and the explanations full and judicious.Schoolmaster. Hebrews What is it?, the man asked. A free Bible Commentary on the First Book of Samuel in EasyEnglish. mile/miles.". This resource is absolutely loaded with very nice color pictures and charts. His appraisal of Eli is arresting (69), as are comments on Sauls excuses of I Sam. The student Bible : New International Version, Hebrew-Greek key word study Bible : New international version, Key word commentary : thoughts on every chapter of the BiblebyWater, Mark, Eerdmans' family encyclopedia of the Bible(1978) 344 pages, Eerdmans' handbook to the Bible(1983) 688 pages, Tyndale handbook of Bible charts & mapsbyWilson, Neil, Bible handbook and A-Z bible encyclopedia, International children's Bible field guide : answering kids' questions from Genesis to RevelationbyRichards, Larry. Cumming provides textual criticism, hermeneutics, and exposition of the text, while focusing on practical application of key themes. REFLECTIONS OF CHRIST 22:51). Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a After being denied access to Egypt, they settled among other preexisting Philistines along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. 12:13), he still suffered the inevitable and devastating consequences of his sin (2 Sam. To make matters worse, the Philistine armies had moved up against Israel and were defeating them. Traditionally, it has been viewed as a demon. But there was no organised prophetic office. 1 Samuel 19:13, 16 Why did people keep family idols? I & II Second SamuelbyBergen, Robert D - Shepherd's Notes - Not very detailed but occasional interesting insights. The new Unger's Bible dictionarybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-, Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book surveybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, The Hodder Bible handbookbyUnger, Merrill, Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old TestamentbyUnger, Merrill, Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the BiblebyKerr, William3 ratings, The new encyclopedia of Christian quotationsbyWater, Mark. Poetical Books Each narrative not only describes the Bible events but also interprets them, applying them to our lives today. As 1 Samuel begins, Israel was at a low point spiritually. 17:38-47; Honoring God:When Satan and his evil forces a ack us, one of our major goals should be to uphold God's reputation. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use it. 1 Samuel, F B MEYER Crockett is the author of several titles includingA Harmony of the books of Samuel, Kings, and ChroniclesandA Satchel Guide to Europe, Saul, the First King of Israel: A Scripture Study- Joseph Augustus MillerPublication Date: 1853 Pages: 318, Eminently thoughtful, useful, practical sermons. III. It is often easy for us to talk big, but it is another thing to live up to what we say. 10:10; 16:13). Cyril Barber A pleasing exposition of the Biblical text. In this treatment of the lives of Samuel and Saul, Samuel is shown to possess an inner Godward orientation that motivated all he did. God's providential guidance. General Epistles Above all, Samuel was a picture of Christ in his life of prayer and intercession. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The terrible civil war against the tribe of Benjamin ( Judges 19 - 21 ) had broken the heart of the already-struggling nation, and years of undisciplined religion -- the refusal to obey Jahweh -- had removed the people from the source of their spiritual power. LXX Septuagint: an ancient translation of the Old Testament into Greek. R. O. Thomas draws upon extra-biblical sources such as Jospehus to further clarify key events. 2], [culminating in the loss of] the Ark of the Lord [to] the hands of the Philistines [ch. 6:1921 The Lord strikes 70 men for looking into the ark, 1 Sam. It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. Sometimes he overdoes things, as in seeing Hittites and confederates as depicting The evil habits of the old past (p. 12). The rise of divinely appointed judges during this period provided mainly for military needs. Their division into two books each, as we now have them, originates with the so-called Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, said to have been made in the third century B.C. 1 Samuel22 What was the Cave of Adullam? God chose him to institute Israels monarchy, but three times during his reign he disqualified himself from the high office. God providentially and individually guided the lives of chosen people such as Hannah, Samuel, and David. He stands in the doorway as they come home in the evening, and examines every sheep before it goes in. Poetical Books 10:6, 10; 11:164; 16:13, 14; 19:20, 23; 2 Sam. 28:3-5? A Critical and Exegetical Commentary of the Books of Samuel. The campaigns of Joshua conducted about 1400 B.C. Nehemiah 7:2-6;Lukewarm Christianity:To experience God's presence and power, we must serve Him wholeheartedly. The Breach between Saul and David, Chapter 16. God has His best things for the few Curious, the man asked the devil why he would offer a worn-out piece of junk for such an exorbitant price. 1 Samuel; Principle #18; 1 Sam. 1Sa 17:38-40, 9. Expositionally moving through the book of First Samuel, Lewis Hughes provides comprehensive commentary that elucidates semantic meaning, colloquial language, textual composition, and the scope of biblical history covered. Jonathan, at the risk of his own life (1Sa 20:33), sought to reconcile his father to David. ), Saul who reigned ca. Professor Moulton brings to this work unusual gifts and experience as scholar, teacher, and writer; genuine literary feeling which has been cultivated by close study. If you mean business, God will mean business. 6) How did Samuel appear in 1 Sam. "This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Examining the composition of the English translation based on the reconstruction of the original Hebrew,R. Kittelprovides critical examination of the text with regard for semantic interpretation and historical context. We cannot win while we war against God! Note that 931BC marks the division of the Kingdom into Southern Tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and Ten Northern Tribes. 9:18-10:10;God's Empathy:When we are overwhelmed with our weaknesses, we are to seek God's help, being assured that God empathizes with our humanness and desires to help us. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The priesthood was corrupted. What is impossible for humans is possible for God. Israel's First King. Major Prophets No doubt about it, Jesus Christ will reign! Sin always brings defeat. 8:2, 3). James Rosscup -An attempt to meet general readers needs. He was a child of prayer (1 Samuel 3:1-19); he brought victory to his people through prayer (1 Samuel 7:5-10); when the nation wanted a king, Samuel prayed unto the Lord (1 Samuel 8:6); intercessory prayer was the keynote of his life (1 Samuel 12:19-23). Davids Rise And Sauls Demise- Narrative Analogy In 1 Samuel 24-26, Book of First Samuel Overview - Insight for Living Ministries, Garrett Kell has a page called "Every Book of the Bible in One Word", Irving Jensen's Survey of the OT and NT (2581 pages), Bible Knowledge Commentary - Old Testament, Be successful (1 Samuel): Attaining Wealth That Money Can't Buy, The Communicator's Commentary: 1, 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Samuel : an introduction and commentary, A harmony of the books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles : the books of the Kings of Judah and Israel, A NavPress Bible study on the book of 1 Samuel, NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible, Disciple's Study Bible : New international version, The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God, The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary, The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version, NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. The story of the rise of David in the second half of1 Samuelprepares for the full-scale kingship of David in2 Samuel. Compact Bible commentarybyRadmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. Davies utilizes the Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for clarification on textual arrangement, semantic variation, and historical context. Looking at purpose, authorship, date of composition, and chronology of the text, James Robertson offers practical explication of the text, while giving special regard to the didactic themes. Is Willing to be Personally involved. Never Backs off from a formidable Challenge. 12:2931), along with other nations that surrounded Israel (2 Sam. We need a praying band of Christians, a people brought to a sense of their need, and a consecrated preacher to bring about revival..God cannot do much for people who do not feel they need anything. Biographie. Offering direct interpretation through semantics, Geneste seeks to convey the spiritual state of Israel and Judah during this period of time. [its] framework is clearly brought out.The London Quarterly Review, James Robertson(18391902) was educated at the parish school of Drull, the University of Toronto, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary. 45 ratings, The MacArthur study Bible- John MacArthur. 1 Samuel16:1423 What does the Bible say about music? Originally compiled as a study-guide for University examinations,A Key to the Books of Samuelprovides concise exposition that explicates authorship, historical context, semantic meaning, and parallel structure across books. Philippians Mp3's, F B MEYER He is well-known for his radio program, Grace to You. Lesson 3: What King Have YOU Insisted On? The International Critical Commentary. Thus, the exact reading of the original autograph of the text is in places hard to determine (see 1 Sam. The Gospels Henrietta Mears on 1 Samuel - excerpts from What the Bible is All About Royal history begins with the book of Samuel. Fully illustrating the books of Kings, John Cumming'sExpository Readings on the Books of Kingsoffers easy to understand commentary within an exegetical framework. 1 Samuel 2:22-34 Is Your Family Dysfunctional? (Caveat: Be a Berean - Acts 17:11), THE LIFE OF DAVID AS REFLECTED IN HIS PSALMS - Alexander Maclaren, J VERNON MCGEE He leaves the ''ninety and nine'' and goes [into the wilderness] after the one that was lost, until He finds it [Mat 18:11-14]. Refer to it frequently.They are not exactly a commentary, but what marvelous expositions you have there! Esther The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, 1 Samuel; Principle #6; 1 Sam. David: Shepherd, Psalmist, King, MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES Arrayed on a long table were all the tricks of his infernal trade. 27:6 gives clear evidence of a post-Solomonic date of writing. 2:10) and the song of David (2 Sam. and how to fill in the number of Sauls years in 13:1. 3:1-18;Human Responsibility:We are to take full responsibility for our failures, never blaming God or anyone else. With great minuteness, and force, and beauty, he brings out the chief points in the career of the first monarch of Israel; and at the same time makes the narrative of outward events serve as a key to unlock the chambers of his inner being. The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. is clear, due to the many references to Israel and Judah as distinct entities (1 Sam. The nation was in danger of complete collapse. 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Can You Trust Your Heart? Sauls killing of the priests at Nob (21:122:23), 2. ''I will set up one Shepherd over them, and He shall feed them, even My Servant David; and He shall be their Shepherd'' (Ezek 34:23). Read the account of the revival at Mizpeh (1 Samuel 7). 25:2730). From Playing Both Ends Against the Middle to Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place (, Lectures to my Students, Vol. Israel had been sinning for a long time. Samuel held the honor of being the last of the judges (1 Sam 7:6, 1517) and the first of the new order of prophets (1 Sam 3:20; Acts 3:24; 13:20). Can you give some illustrations of this? from the hill country of Ephraim in the N (1 Sam. 7:1216). According to the Lords promise, this Messiah will come through the line of David and establish Davids throne forever (2 Sam. 1 John 911 presents a positive view of the kingship, 1 Sam. No man had a greater opportunity than Saul and no man ever was a greater failure. Under many of the judges there was a noticeable spiritual decline, and in many cases, this was either initiated or permitted by the judges themselves. A definitive in depth resource on this subject. He incorporates views from the earlyChurch Fathersin order to provide further clarification on key topics. Later, in2 Samuel 7, God promises David and his house an eternal dynasty. He chose Abraham and Sarah, who by all accounts were too old to have children, and promised they would produce a nation. Third, the work of the Holy Spirit in empowering men for divinely appointed tasks is evident. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. While warring against God they asked God to war for them. He was also Canon of Rochester and Fellow of St. John Baptist's College in Oxford. It is very well written and very thorough. and later made an integral part of the Former Prophets. Religion is not just a matter of emotion but also of the will. Stating that the books of First and Second Kings were originally compiled together and should be viewed as a single narrative, James Davies'Notes on 2 Kingsprovides explication of the purpose, composition, authorship, and the reiteration of theocratic themes throughout the text. 24:79, 1719). The author draws upon the Jacobite MS, Florentine MS, Peshitta, Septuagint, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for semantic comparison. In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at this historical period beginning with the miraculous birth of Samuel, continuing through Saul's crowning as Israel's first king, and concluding with his tragic death. Jonathan made an everlasting covenant with David (1Sa 18:3; 20:15,16; 23:18): ''He stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.'' It is usually taken as Solomon. Since the UK is now no longer a member of the EU, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control. God rebukes him and tells him to arise and anoint the new king (1 Samuel 16:1). 1:9-18;Sincere Commitments:We should feel free to make personal commitments to God that are based on God's future provisions. He was an English minister and theologian, who left the Anglican church to join the Plymouth Brethren, and finally to found an independent chapel in Hull.His other major works includeThe Law of the Offerings,The Restitution of All Things,Four Views of Christ, andThe Differences of the Four Gospels. James Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The Lord Jesus was met in His triumphal entry with cries of ''Hosanna to the son of David!''. 2. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot (Gen. 19:38) who lived on the Transjordan Plateau. The Old Testament 2:1217, 2226), the ark of the covenant was not at the tabernacle (1 Sam. He concludes that God caused Samuel himself to appear. Zechariah Finally, note that 1 Chronicles 1-9 is not identified on the timeline because these chapters are records of genealogy. When anger wont stop us, when lust can do us no harm, when envy finds no foothold, discouragement always works. Spurgeon on Blaikie's related life of David: "Dr. Blaikie is a good writer. What is man, that Thou are mindful of him? The people thought it would solve their many problems, and make things wonderfully easier, if only they could have a human and visible king such as the neighbouring peoples had; but, alas, they were quickly to learn how self-deceived they were in thinking so, for new troubles were now to break upon them through the very king they had demanded: and herein lies the central message of 1 Samuel to us, namely: Troubles increased through choosing the seemingly easier but lower way of human wisdom, in preference to God's way - by choosing less than God's best. The Chronicle of Man, or, The Genealogies in the Book of Chronicles Viewed as Foreshadowing the Purpose of the Ages by F. M. Fearnley Publication Date: 1875 Pages: 288. . If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. Prophets Sometimes it is evangelical, at other times liberal ideas enter." You would find it most interesting to read the story of these men who joined David and who were faithful to him at the time of his rejection (2Sam 23:8-39). A History of the Hebrew Kingdoms, The Making of a Man of God (Life of David) - 137 PDF book. John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master's University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. This lad, who was destined to be Israel's greatest king, spent his youth in his father's fields. The inspired writer to the Hebrews said, ''Let us go forth, therefore, unto Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach'' (Heb 13:13). Men who had no real knowledge of God were in charge of holy things. David, the warrior of the Lord (17:158), B. David Driven from the Court of Saul (18:120:42), 1. John tells us that Jesus ''came unto His own, and His own received Him not'' (John 1:11). Willett's commentary is structured to provide exhortation of the text, familiarization with the original language, and an overview of key events found in First Samuel. From 9/11 to ??? 1Sa 17:26, 4. 5:5; 11:11; 12:8; 19:4243; 24:1, 9). Sermons on 1 Samuel, Only Chapter 1 CompleteClick For Sermons on 1 Samuel 2:1ff. The Steps Which Led to a King The Rise of Saul to the Kingship (8:112:25), 1. Many of the Psalms recall David's watch over the flock: ''When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed (1:1-2) The concept of the Word ( logos) is one imbued with meaning for both Jews and Greeks. W. O. E. Oesterley(18661950) was educated at Brighton College, Jesus College, and West Theological College. Besides this, he started a school of the prophets, a kind of seminary. 6:19;2 Sam. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship. The four volumePromise and Deliveranceseries by S.G. De Graaf, first published years ago, is still among the best. The Chronicles byRichard G. MoultonPublication Date: 1901 Pages: 300. Focusing on providing exegetical commentary on the books of Kings, C. F. Burney'sNotes on the Hebrew Test of the Books of Kingsoffers textual criticism, hermeneutic and presuppositional interpretation, and semantic analysis of the text. 2 Samuel 6 The Conveyance of the Ark to Mount Zion, 2 Samuel 7, 2Chronicles 6;8 Thou Didst Well in that it was In Thine Heart, 2 Samuel 8, 1Chronicles 18-20 Yet Have I Set My King, 2 Samuel 12-19 The Stripes of the Children of Men, 1 Chronicles 20-29 Sunset and Evening Star, 1 Samuel 4, 5, 6 Misfortune on Misfortune, 1 Samuel 9, 10 The Voice of Circumstances, 1 Samuel 13:13, 14 The Cause of Saul's Downfall, 1 Samuel 14 Two Putting Ten Thousand To Flight, 1 Samuel 15:26 Failure Under the Supreme Test, 1 Samuel 16:13, 14 An Evil Spirit from the Lord, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Chronicles 10:13 Endor and Gilboa, Discerning Between Good And Evil- Solomon As A New Adam In 1 Kings -- John A. Davies, Diversity of OT Prophetic Phenomena and NT Prophecy --John W. Hilber, The Tel Dan Stela and the Kings of Aram and Israel -- Bryant G. Wood, Preaching The David Story -- David G. Firth, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 1- The Structure of 1 and 2 Samuel -- John A. Martin, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 3- The Text of Samuel -- By- John A. Martin, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 4- The Theology of Samuel -- John A. Martin, The Accession Narrative (1 Samuel 27 2 Samuel 1) -- David G. Firth, Empowered by the Spirit of God- Holy Spirit in the Histographic Writings of the OT --, Counterfeit Davids Davidic Restoration and the Architecture of 12 Kings, The Case For Kingship In The Old Testament Narrative Books And The Psalms, Israelite Kings In Assyrian Inscriptions -- Bryant G. Wood. See search box (Enter Verse to Search >20,000 journal articles)on right hand side of this page. David, "the apple of God's eye," was one of the greatest characters of all times. 6:19; 2 Sam. 1 Samuel 15:2-3 Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites? The stories retold in these books are of significant value didactically for this present age. 1:5. (, 4. After Israel's first defeat by the Philistines, did they do right by looking to the Ark of God for protection (1 Samuel 4:3-7, 10)? Has some very helpful notes. 21-24)1 Herbert H. Klement, Hannah: the receiver and giver of a great gift,"Andrews University Seminary Studies40.2 (Autumn 2002): 207-217, The Role of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25,"Andrews University Seminary Studies41.1 (Spring 2003): 45-53, 2 Samuel 20:8-10: a note for a commentary,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society24.3 (Sept. 1981): 209-210, Books of Samuel as a Study in Leadership,"Irish Biblical Studies4.1 (Jan. 1982): 17-30, Estimates of the Character of David,"Irish Biblical Studies6.2 (April 1984): 54-70, Apologetic Motifs in the Books of Samuel,"Vox Evangelica23 (1993): 57-66, An Evil Spirit from the Lord'-Demonic Influence or Divine Instrument?" 1 Samuel 6:1-12 Coincidence or Providence? (Our Daily Bread, June 22, 1992), 1. THE ARK OF GOD IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES. God is King of the universe and always has been. Tsumuras expertise in the languages of the ancient Near East is evident throughout. 1105 B.C., the birth of Samuel (1 Sam. 7:1215? . The first book of Samuelby Ackroyd, Peter -The second book of Samuel : commentary. 24:25). 6:1015 Philistines return the ark with guilt offering to Beth-shemesh, 1 Sam. One example is the birth of Samuel in response to Hannahs prayer (1 Sam. The Priesthood in Connection with David and with Saul, Chapter 20. Saul had crossed that line. The lack of reverence for the ark of the covenant led to the death of a number of Israelites (1 Sam. Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. Minor Prophets The priesthood was corrupt (1 Sam. Historical Books The New Testament Matthew 7:13-14;1 Samuel 16:7;Matthew 18:15-20 How should we act toward those who profess to be Christians but seem indifferent to spiritual things? The history of this book is presented to us in the attractive cloak of biography. No copy and paste. I have removed several links in response to concerns by discerning readers. 1 Samuel15:27 What is a mantle in the Bible? Calvary Chapel, Green Bay, ALAN CARR The events recorded in 1 Samuel cover a period of about 115 years from the childhood of Samuel through the turbulent times of Saul to the beginning of the reign of the king whom God choseDavid. Saul was the man the LORD raised up to bring the victory, yet Saul himself knew that the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel.