1 Samuel

The Book of 1 Samuel in the Picture Study Bible

Study Bible with information, images, and notes on many important subjects from the ancient world. Archaeological notes, geographical notes, ancient documents and manuscripts, cultural notes, theological notes, articles from scholars, information about ancient history, ancient customs, ancient temples, ancient monuments, and a close look at pe...

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Outline of the Book of 1 Samuel

Quick Overview of 1 Samuel. – –1-4 – –The problems and the high priesthood of Eli, The birth of Samuel, Samuels calling as a prophet, the corruption of Eli's sons, The death of Eli. – – 5-12 – – the history of Samuel – – 13-31 – – the history of Saul....

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Hebrew Name and Meaning of the Book of 1 Samuel

Hebrew Name - Shemuel "asked of God". The original ancient Hebrew manuscripts recorded the books of Samuel as only one book. The first time these books were divided was in the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures, and they were referred to as the First and Second Books of Kingdoms. 1 and 2 Kings were referred to as the Third ...

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Greek Name of the Book of 1 Samuel

Greek Name - Samoeul (Greek form of the Hebrew)...

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Author of the Book of 1 Samuel

Author - Samuel (According to Tradition)...

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Author of the Book of 2 Samuel

Author - Samuel (According to Tradition)...

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Date of the Book of 1 Samuel

Date - From 1171-1015 BC Approximately...

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Theme of the Book of 1 Samuel

Main Theme of 1 Samuel - The beginning of the kingdom...

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Summary of the Book of 1 Samuel

Samuel is the name of the books in the ancient Hebrew text, because he was the author and the main character in the early portions in the first book, and because of his role as a prophet of God known from Dan to Beersheba, who had anointed and had the biggest influence on the lives of King Saul and King David. The Lord raised up the prophet Sa...

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Type of Jesus in the Books of Samuel

Types and Shadows - In Samuel Jesus is God's anointed King...

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