1st Samuel
First and Second Samuel are named after the man, Samuel, who transitioned Israel from the rule of the judges to the monarchy. Samuel anointed both Saul and David as the first two successive kings of Israel.
First Samuel can be outlined in this manner:
Samuel's birth, youth and calling 1 Samuel 1-7
The establishment of the kingship 1 Samuel 8-12
The failure of Saul's kingship 1 Samuel 13-15
David's rise to power 1 Samuel 16-31
The lessons below concern themselves primarily with the life of David before he became king.
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| 1st Samuel 1-2Hannah was grieved that she could bear no children. She turned to God for help. He answered prayer and Samuel was born.
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| 1st Samuel 16:1-13God's choice of young David as the future king of Israel.
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| 1st Samuel 17:45-47This name of God is usually translated "The LORD Almighty" and appears in the Old Testament some 250 times. We discover the meaning of this name in the context of the David and Goliath story.
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| 1st Samuel 18 -19, 24, 26David had a strategic friendship in Jonathan, King Saul's son.
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| 1st Samuel 18-19, 24, 26King Saul ended up trying to kill young David, God's choice as Saul's successor. David's attitude toward Saul is amazing. |
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| 1st Samuel 25This is the story of Abigail and her ill-tempered husband, Nabal. David plays an important part as well.
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| 1st Samuel 27, 30David didn't always fully follow the Lord. He and those around him suffered as a result. |
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