An Introduction to the Book of 1st Samuel
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“10 Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord. 11 And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.” 12 As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her.”
“10 Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord. 11 And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.” 12 As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her.”
10 Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord. 11 And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.” 12 As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her.
11 And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.” 12 As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her.
12As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her.
Author: Not exactly known. Samuel himself was likely involved, though some of the history of 1st Samuel occurs after the prophet’s death.
Author: Not exactly known. Samuel himself was likely involved, though some of the history of 1st Samuel occurs after the prophet’s death.
Date written and Setting. Probably written before Samuel’s death in 1015 B.C. (1100 thru 1000 B.C.) The book of Samuel’s one and two end in the last days of Kind David.
Date written and Setting. Probably written before Samuel’s death in 1015 B.C. (1100 thru 1000 B.C.) The book of Samuel’s one and two end in the last days of Kind David.
Samuel was the last judge in Israel and is remembered as the first great prophet in Israel. Samuel anoints the first King in Israel, King Saul and he anoints the second King-elect-King David.
Samuel was the last judge in Israel and is remembered as the first great prophet in Israel. Samuel anoints the first King in Israel, King Saul and he anoints the second King-elect-King David.
1st Samuel describes the transition of leadership in Israel from the judges to the kings.
1st Samuel describes the transition of leadership in Israel from the judges to the kings.
So there are three important characters: Samuel, Saul, the first king of Israel and David which was anointed as King but not yet recognizes as Saul’s successor.
So there are three important characters: Samuel, Saul, the first king of Israel and David which was anointed as King but not yet recognizes as Saul’s successor.
The books of First ans Second Samuel were originally one book in the Hebrew Bible known as the “Book of Samuel.”
The books of First ans Second Samuel were originally one book in the Hebrew Bible known as the “Book of Samuel.”
Theme and Purpose: Samuel was the “kingmaker.” Samuel anointed Saul, then quickly disobeyed God and became a tyrant. David became the first real theocratic king---David allowed God to rule through him.
Theme and Purpose: Samuel was the “kingmaker.” Samuel anointed Saul, then quickly disobeyed God and became a tyrant. David became the first real theocratic king---David allowed God to rule through him.
Theme and Purpose:
Theme and Purpose:
Saul had a great issue with selfishness, raging jealously, foolishness and immorality. Saul did as he pleased, not as God directed.
Saul had a great issue with selfishness, raging jealously, foolishness and immorality. Saul did as he pleased, not as God directed.
“But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings (Samuel is talking to Saul) and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.”
“But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings (Samuel is talking to Saul) and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.”
22But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
God sends Samuel to go pick out the next king after Saul...
God sends Samuel to go pick out the next king after Saul...
“6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
“6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
“9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.” 10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.”
“9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.” 10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.”
6When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!”
9Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.”
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7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
11Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
11Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.”
12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
Halalula!!!!!!!!! See, God knows what He is doing...
Halalula!!!!!!!!! See, God knows what He is doing...
Opposite of Saul, God established David’s dynasty because of David’s obedience, wisdom, and David’s dependence on God.
Opposite of Saul, God established David’s dynasty because of David’s obedience, wisdom, and David’s dependence on God.
s dynasty because of David’s obedience, wisdom, and David’s dependence on God
Key scripture: “23 Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.” 24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded."
Key scripture: “23 Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.” 24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded."
The Moral of the Story: God picks Saul as king. Samuel anoints Saul as King. Saul disobeys God. (Not good). God then picks David to be the next King, Samuel anoints David as King. (David does not receive the throne yet). So now for about 12 years, Saul tries to kill David, David runs everywhere to get away. David has many opportunities to kill Saul but doesn't because Saul was “God’s chosen” one.
The Moral of the Story: God picks Saul as king. Samuel anoints Saul as King. Saul disobeys God. (Not good). God then picks David to be the next King, Samuel anoints David as King. (David does not receive the throne yet). So now for about 12 years, Saul tries to kill David, David runs everywhere to get away. David has many opportunities to kill Saul but doesn't because Saul was “God’s chosen” one.
23 Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”
24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.
AMEN
AMEN