His father, Elkanah, had two wives, but only one had any children. Samuel was many things during his lifetime. Both books feature flawed and faithful individuals who can serve as relatable heroes, as well as warnings for pursuing goals that differ from God’s will. It is a book of epic battle and personal struggle, of friendship and violent hatred, as well as of vice and virtue. The reign of David is discussed in 2 Samuel. Because of his faith, David stood up to a giant Philistine, evaded Saul’s assassination attempts, and became best friends with Jonathan.ġ Samuel ends after the death of Samuel, and then a few chapters later the death of Saul and his son Jonathan in battle against the Philistines. ![]() His son, Jonathan, turned out very different from his father, and did sometimes have to choose between his father and doing the right thing.ĭuring Saul’s reign, God had Samuel anoint David as the future king, and settled His Spirit on the young man. ![]() This king exhibited pride, weak will, fear, cruelty, and even indulgence in witchcraft. As an adult, he witnessed as the people of Israel called for a king, and the failure of its first king Saul. As a teen, God famously called him three times in the night, and Samuel responded each time. When the child came of age, Hannah took him to the Temple to serve the Lord. Samuel’s mother, Hannah, was unable to have children, and she asked God for a son, dedicating that child to His service. 1 and 2 Samuel contain mostly history, with individuals who foreshadowed traits of the Messiah, the Savior and King of Israel.ġ Samuel begins with the cry of a mother.
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