We often make promises to God that we never keep. ", Spurgeon comments: "Exceeding meritorious. Not in depth but easy to read. The sins of Eli and his sons resulted in their deaths (1 Sam. 13:1922). from the hill country of Ephraim in the N (1 Sam. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. . Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. These are Pdf's about 5-6 pages each - 391 pages for 1 Samuel 1-31 - on last page of each Pdf are application points to ponder -- for audio click here-, TODAY IN THE WORD 12:2931), along with other nations that surrounded Israel (2 Sam. Saul, the King Chosen (1 Samuel 8-15) -God never intended Israel to have any king but Himself. Commentaries; Sermons. 2) Is Samuel ambivalent to the establishment of the human kingship in Israel? Haggai C. F. Burney(18681925) was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and at St. John's College, Oxford. Excellent for: personal and family devotions pastoral study preparing Sunday-school lessons using with a small group simply readingeach volume draws you in Read some of the48 ratings. Major Prophets We all know from hard experience how the devil uses discouragement to keep us from moving ahead. 560540 B.C. While the desire of Israel for a king was acceptable (Deut. This accounts for many of the numerical discrepancies. 1 Samuel; Principle #43; 1 Sam. The Philistines controlled the use of iron, which gave them a decided military and economic advantage over Israel (1 Sam. MacArthur New Testament Commentaries are a classic biblical studies resource collection from the ministry of Pastor John F. MacArthur. Values Past accomplishments for Present challenges. Compact Bible commentarybyRadmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. I have walked before you from my childhood to this day. From 9/11 to ??? Historical Books 1 Samuel 8:5-8 Was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king? 1 Samuel; Principle #17; 1 Sam. The threshold of the book also depicts in symbol the spiritual state of Israel. The writer avails himself of the labors of English and Continental commentators, so that the reader of this book will have the fullest lights that modern research has thrown on the subject. The Old Testament The events of Davids life recorded in Samuel foreshadow the actions of Davids greater Son (i.e., Christ) in the future. See Psalm 24. Antichrist will come like Saul of old, the people's choice. Therefore the inclusion of specific links does not indicate that we agree with every comment. 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. This resource is absolutely loaded with very nice color pictures and charts. Davids dismissal by the Philistines (29:111), 3. 1 Samuel7:16 What is the significance of high places in the Bible? The Priesthood in Connection with David and with Saul, Chapter 20. Saul and Jonathan Contrasted, Chapter 13. 1 Samuel; Principle #15; 1 Sam. 1 Samuel begins with the cry of a mother. These had a tremendous negative effect on the progress of Israelite colonization. He was sought and hunted by Saul, who desired his death even though he had done nothing to deserve it. Jesus said 'I am the good *shepherd' (John 10:11-16). Through the influence of godly Samuel (1 Sam. Is Willing to be Personally involved. The first is the Davidic Covenant. He provides exegesis from Chronicles, the Psalms, and Samuel. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and orthodox teacher/preachers cannot help but have at least some bias of the expositor based upon his training and experience. As you cannot visit the Holy Land, it is well for you that there is a work like the Pictorial Bible, in which the notes of the most observant travellers are arranged under the texts which they illustrate. Originally delivered as a series of lectures on the books of Samuel and Kings, Andrew J. Jukes offers valuable exegesis, while focusing on the difficult transition from theocracy to monarchy. Verse by Verse Teaching Notes The book is especially suited for pastors, Sunday School teachers and laypersons. 8:2, 3 ). 25:2730). Same size box, less soap. Volume one covers the text from the reign of Rehoboam until the fall of Jerusalem. This is the best older, overall treatment of a critical nature on the Old Testament Hebrew text verse by verse and is a good standard work to buy. 7:3, 4), and the judges were dishonest (1 Sam. Mark 1 Samuel; Principle #22; 1 Sam. Analysis of the Second Book of Samuel by T. Boston Johnstone Publication Date: 1885 Pages: 220. The ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1 Sam. He was anointed three times and was to be the founder of the royal line of which the King of kings came. 1 Samuel 15:2-3 Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites? 1 Samuel 15 and Davids fight with Goliath. James Rosscup -An attempt to meet general readers needs. He started out splendidly. If the Former Prophets were composed as a unit, then Samuel would have been written during the Babylonian captivity (ca. It is claimed that while 1 Sam. The majority of the action recorded in 1 and 2 Samuel took place in and around the central highlands in the land of Israel. In 1Samuel, we have the account of David's long season of preparation for the Kingdom. Calvary Chapel. Jeffries: The best introduction to the Book of 1 Samuel expresses in one declarative sentence the full impact of the social, political, historical and theological dynamics which characterized Gods Chosen People at the time of its writing: Judges 21:25NKJV In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.. The Lion handbook to the Bible - (1999) 822 pages. 7:3, 4), and the judges were dishonest (1 Sam. Commentary General Epistles Moulton was born in England and educated as a lawyer before immigrating to America. Ezra C H Toy and John A Broadus, Spurgeon's Comments on Lange's Series: "These volumes are not all of equal value, but as a whole, they are a grand addition to our stores. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 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 1 Kingsprovides explication of the purpose, composition, authorship, and the reiteration of theocratic themes throughout the text. How could David be considered a man after God's own heart? Galatians You may be getting less than you thought. The Ryrie study Bible- Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. The illustrated guide to Bible customs & curiositiesbyKnight, George W. (George William), Today's handbook of Bible times & customsbyColeman, William L. The Shaw pocket Bible handbook- Editor - Walter Elwell(1984) 408 pages. (All notes from Logos.com), Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Books of Kings byC. F. BurneyPublication Date: 1903 (444 pages). 2 Thessalonians Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. 2 John The exhortation of Samuel to Israel concerning the king (11:1412:25), B. The nation of Israel was largely concentrated in an area that ran about 90 mi. One must keep true to God. Samuel the Prophet - F. B. MeyerPages: 280. Curious, the man asked the devil why he would offer a worn-out piece of junk for such an exorbitant price. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. The book also marks the transition from priests to prophets as the central figure of God's dealing with Israel. The work is cursory. Thats true with people as well. Davids destruction of the Amalekites (30:131). A definitive in depth resource on this subject. 1012) to the E. The major contingent of the Philistines had migrated from the Aegean Islands and Asia Minor in the 12th century B.C. ), Davids career was marred by heinous sins, but his honesty and contrition in acknowledging and confessing those sins brought Gods forgiveness. Dictionary of deities and demons in the Bible (DDD)- 950 pages (1995) Read some of the65 ratings(4.8/5 Stars). David, a heart for God byBriscoe, D. Stuart1 rating, Looking on the heart(Volume 2 - 1 Samuel 15-31) byDavis, Dale RalphA Study of 1 Samuel (21-Part MP3 Series), The First book of SamuelbyTsumura, David Toshio - New International Commentary on the Old Testament30 ratings. The work comes to the reader as an anonymous writing, i.e., the human author speaks for the Lord and gives the divine interpretation of the events narrated. 14 part study on King David from 1 and 2 Samuel, COMMENTARY CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY Minor Prophets THE THREE LEADING CHARACTERS OF 1 AND 2 SAMUEL. 1). The Gospels 1 Samuel 23:6-14 Beware of Circumstances! 1 Samuel28:7-20 Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead? 4) How did the Holy Spirit minister before Pentecost? Some of Israels greatest moments of glory and darkest hours of defeat are retold with simplicity and candor. Throughout history, God has routinely chosen the unexpected and the unlikely to be recipients of His grace. In the personal lives of these three men this book gives us an exceedingly graphic picture of these times. Saul's undoing was not so much disobedience, as half-hearted obedience (1 Samuel 15). ), English translations, and modern Hebrew Bibles. Jesus, ''having loved His own which were in the world, loved them to the uttermost'' (John 13:1, R.V. This Grace to You article originally appeared here. 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. Neither Egypt nor the Mesopotamian powers, Babylon and Assyria, were threats to Israel at that time. 2:10) and the song of David (2 Sam. Has some very helpful notes. 7) What is the identity of Davids seed in 2 Sam. "Well," said Samuel, "if you really mean business, you've got to show me. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. From Samuel to Solomon byCharles S. Robinson, 1889, The narratives of 1 and 2 Samuel are some of the most exciting and personal narratives of the Old Testament. 2 Timothy 1 Samuel; Principle #21; 1 Sam. Habakkuk They wanted a king like the other surrounding nations. In depth comments, including numerous cross references, Hebrew word studies, illustrations, devotional (applicational) THOUGHTS on many passages, maps, quotes from many conservative sources. 1 Samuel 17:8, 3237, 4850 Are You Being Prepared? 7) What is the identity of Davids seed in 2 Sam. BRUCE HURT, MD. First published in 1887 as part of The Expositor's Bible, Desiring God's own heart-1 & 2 Samuel/1 Chronicles byArthur, Kay52 ratings, 1 & 2 Samuel : a self-study guidebyJensen, Irving. 1 Samuel 4, 7, 14, 17, 31 Why were the Philistines and the Israelites always at war? Sometimes it is evangelical, at other times liberal ideas enter." 1 Samuel 27:56 What is the significance of Ziklag in the Bible? Many years agoChristianity Todaycalled it A landmark in interpreting the simple stories of the Bible and that assessment is as valid as ever. The International Critical Commentary. Contrasts of Faith and Failure, Chapter 21. Mary's Song is not a repetition of Hannah's, yet both see the same vision. 1 Samuel; Principle #5; 1 Sam. They wondered why God had deserted them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Intended as an aid for historical interpretation, Richard G. Moulton's commentary provides useful clarity for clergy and laymen alike. (excerpt from Explore the Book). The people did not want Samuel as their judge and ruler; consequently, God let them have a king of their choosing. Links below to lectures related to 1 Samuel study. 1 Samuel; Principle #2; 1 Sam. 23:7-24;Selfish Motives:We must resist the temptation to convince ourselves that God approves of our actions when, in actuality, we are driven by selfish motives. Luke-Acts 1 Samuel22 What was the Cave of Adullam? 9:17; 16:12, 13). This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. His jealousy of David bordered on insanity.Saul failed God in several ways: Saul's presumption at God's altar (1 Samuel 13:11-13) Cruelty to his son Jonathan (1 Samuel 14:44) Disobedience in the matter of Amalek (1 Samuel 15:23) His jealousy and hatred of David (1 Samuel 18:29) His sinful appeal to the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:7). David, the King Proven (1 Samuel 16-31) -As the third division of the book opens we see Samuel mourning for Saul. Samuel founded the schools of the prophets, and originated the prophetic order. They look primarily at Samuel (ca. The two nations most hostile to the Israelites were the Philistines (1 Sam. Expository Readings on the Books of Kings byJohn CummingPublication Date: 1859. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. The Rise of Samuel and the Fall of Eli and Sons (, 5. Symbolism ofCovenant Between Jonathan and David. 1 Samuel is clear, due to the many references to Israel and Judah as distinct entities (1 Sam. Through disobedience the people had brought chastisement upon themselves from time to time, but were willing to attribute much of this, later, to the fact that they had no human and visible king, such as the surrounding nations had: and now, at length, as Samuel ages, and his sons prove perverse, the people make it the occasion to press for a human king. 1516), though Saul stayed on the throne until his death at Mount Gilboa (ch. 10,000 Illustrations The author provides extensive notes for critical explanation and analysis of key topics. In the first, he works through the biblical portrait of King David, addressing his obedience and disobedience, faith and fears, and triumph and trials. 12:2931), along with other nations that surrounded Israel (2 Sam. The Man after God's own Heart, Chapter 14. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 2:1-11;Prayers of Praise:We should always praise and thank God for his blessings, especially when we have experienced specific answers to prayer. He played a large part in founding the University of Manitoba, as well as hundreds of churches. Here is a great lesson. Spurgeon on Blaikie's related life of David: "Dr. Blaikie is a good writer. It is a vision of the earth's full salvation, and of the Lord's Christ. In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at this historical period beginning with the miraculous birth of Samuel, continuing through Saul's crowning as. Loring W. Batten(18591946) was Professor of the Literature and Interpretation of the Old Testament, General Theological Seminary in New York and a former chairman of the Society for Biblical Scholarship (1928). This is a worthy addition to theBible for Home and School. Samuel himself was a picture of our Saviour. Never Leads in someone Elses Armour. (Psa 8:3,4), and the firmament showeth His handywork'' (Psa 19:1). 22:3-4;Honoring Parents:Adult children are to honor and care for their parents. Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. 11051030 B.C. 11:6). It is claimed that while 1 Sam. Above all, Samuel was a picture of Christ in his life of prayer and intercession. He is the author of many titles including:The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus,The Epistle to Philemon, andThe Doctrine of the Last Things: Jewish and Christian. 1 Samuel 7:12 HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US, 1 Samuel 9:22-27 THE TRAGIC STORY OF SAUL, 1 Samuel 10 THE SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS, PART 1, 1 Samuel 16 SAMUELS LAST AND GREATEST ACT, 1 Samuel 16:14-23 THE HARP AND PSALMS OF DAVID, 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Lord: Give to Me So That I Can Give Back to You, 1 Samuel 2:12-36 When Children Let You Down, 1 Samuel 7:3-17 Here I Raise My Ebenezer, 1 Samuel 8:1-22 We Want to Be Like Everyone Else, 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 You Never Know What You Might Find When You Go Off Looking for Your Lost Donkey, 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan- a Portrait of a Godly Man, 1 Samuel 14:24-46 Hasty Oath of No Tasty Food, When Religion Fails 1 Sam. This is a fine book that gives the student or pastor a much better, integrated understanding of the prophets behind the prophetic books. 1. There is no such clarity concerning how late the date of writing could be. Hughes conveys the text in such a way as to combine succinct clarification and a forbearance of pedantic language. 12:23) and David (1 Sam. Sauls disobedience resulted in the Lords judgment, and he was rejected as king over Israel (1 Sam. "Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. No man had a greater opportunity than Saul and no man ever was a greater failure. 1 Samuel Sermon Notes It is usually taken as Solomon. In these eight lectures, William Dalby examines the biblical account of Samuel, aiming to exhibit its truths practically, believing that teaching practical application to be both the most difficult and most important labor of a preacher. Although David was forgiven for his sin of adultery and murder after his confession (2 Sam. Grace Journal11.2 (Spring 1970): 34-40, The Case for Kingship in Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets,"Westminster Theological Journal52.1 (1990): 101-115, Reconsidering the Height of Goliath,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society48.4 (Dec. 2005): 701-714, A Jonadab connection in the Absalom conspiracy,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society30.4 (Dec. 1987): 387-390, The transfer of power from Saul to David in 1 Sam 16:13-14,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society32.4 (Dec. 1989): 473-483, Theology and art in the narrative of the Ammonite War (2 Samuel 10-12),"Grace Theological Journal3.2 (Fall 1982): 193-205, STRUCTURE, CONTEXT AND MEANING IN THE SAMUEL CONCLUSION (2 SA. David: his Life and TimesWilliam J. Deane 240 pp. The anger and fear of Saul toward David (18:130), 2. It was the LORD who did the saving and Saul was humble enough to know it. 12:13), he still suffered the inevitable and devastating consequences of his sin (2 Sam. 1 Samuel 1 The history of Samuel here begins as early as that of Samson did, even before he was born, as afterwards the history of John the Baptist and our blessed Saviour. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Lamentations 2. A NavPress Bible study on the book of 1 Samuel55 ratings. 1 Samuel14:50 Who was Abner in the Bible? 6:1), 1 Sam. . 28:3-5? "Man's extremity is God's opportunity!" Davis: Triumph and tragedy are the two words which best describe the content of the books of Samuel. 1 Samuel; Principle #36; 1 Sam. 25:1, before the events associated with Davids reign even took place. 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. 1 & 2 Author: Maximilian Geneste Publication Date: 1843(654 pages). The power of the Holy Spirit brought forth prophecy (1 Sam. A Study of 2 Samuel 1-17-27, Davids Transfer of the Ark according to Josephus, David's Second Sparing of Saul According to Josephus,"Tyndale Bulletin48.1 (1997): 93-117, The Return of the Ark according to Josephus,"Bulletin for Biblical Research8 (1998): 15-37, David and Mephibosheth According to Josephus,"Andrews University Seminary Studies36.2 (Autumn 1998): 165-182, Priest And King Or Priest-King In 1 Samuel 2-35 -- Karl Deenick, The Chronology Of Saul And David -- Leslie McFall. A History of the Hebrew Kingdoms, The Making of a Man of God (Life of David) - 137 PDF book. 1 Samuel; Principle #6; 1 Sam. It is worth noting in this instance that the MacArthur Study Bible omits "mi. 1 Samuel; Principle #14; 1 Sam. There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. It is from this that there came the sub-titles to these four books in, our Authorized VersionFor sheer interest, 1 Samuel is unsurpassed. The New Testament Log In Avoids spiritualizing. Due to the subtle infiltration of Baalism, the spiritual life of Israel very quickly degenerated into a state of apostasy. 1 Samuel Commentary, Sermon, Illustration, Devotional, TIMELINE OF THE BOOKS OF 2 Kings : the power and the furybyDavis, Dale Ralph. What is man, that Thou are mindful of him? User reviews. Song of Solomon 4) How did the Holy Spirit minister before Pentecost? Refer to it frequently.They are not exactly a commentary, but what marvelous expositions you have there! Everyone likes a true story. 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).Eli was both judge and priest at this time. 1 Samuel 27-29. Neither Egypt nor the Mesopotamian powers, Babylon and Assyria, were threats to Israel at that time. 1 Samuel; Principle #37; 1 Sam. R. Kittel(18531929) was educated at Tbingen University before becoming professor of Old Testament at the University of Leipzeig. See Psalm 22. 1 Samuel; Principle #33; 1 Sam. 1 Samuel Commentaries | Precept Austin 1 Samuel, John MacArthur Study Guides - Christianbook Henry Preserved Smith [1847-1927] Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1899. Tends to be more conservative and literal. 1Sa 17:20-24, 2. Bible Commentaries | Precept Austin And others make the highest choice, Saul was the man the LORD raised up to bring the victory, yet Saul himself knew that the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. 1 Samuel Sermon Notes 14:18 Saul commands Ahijah to bring the ark to the war camp, 2 Sam. The main thought is summarized in a single sentence, and the actualstory follows. He, the King's Son, was not ashamed to own the shepherd lad [as] his friend, and Jesus is not ashamed to call us brethren [Heb 2:11]. 1 Samuel 1:1-20 God is For Little People, 1 Samuel 4:1-7:1 Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1 Samuel 11:1-12:23 Work with What You Have, 1 Samuel 16:1-12 Appearances Are Deceiving, 1 Samuel 18:1-5 A True and Never Failing Friend, 1 Samuel 14:31-35 The Sin of theFamished, 1 Samuel 14:24-30 Saul Troubles theLand, 1 Samuel 15:17-23 The Good and theBetter, 1 Samuel 16:113 God Chooses IsraelsKing, 1 Samuel 16:14-23 SpiritualTransformations, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 1:46-55 Hannah and Mary, 1 Samuel 23:1-29, 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Into Whose Hands. In the second, he discusses in some detail prophets before Samuel, Samuel, monarchy prophets, and the writing prophets from the ninth century to post-exilic days. Sauls killing of the priests at Nob (21:122:23), 2. The first book of SamuelbyBlaikie, William Garden, Cyril Barber -One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. 11; 2 Sam. The Content And Significance Of The Books Of Samuel. User reviews- it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. Saul, The Spiritist, and Samuel,"Grace Journal11.1 (Winter 1970): 13-29, Play it again, Sam The Poetics of Narrative Repetition in 1 Samuel 17 -- David G. Firth, Shining the Lamp: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 5-24,"Tyndale Bulletin52.2 (2001): 203-225, The Accession Narrative (1 Samuel 27 - 2 Samuel 1),"Tyndale Bulletin58.1 (2007): 61-82, David's Rise and Saul's Demise: Narrative Analogy in 1 Samuel 24-26,"Tyndale Bulletin31 (1980): 37-64, Did Samuel Sin?" Cyril Barber -Pastoring a church with a good seminary library close by enabled Chafin to have access to the finest literary resources available. The major cities of 1 and 2 Samuel are to be found in these central highlands: Shiloh, the residence of Eli and the tabernacle; Ramah, the hometown of Samuel; Gibeah, the headquarters of Saul; Bethlehem, the birthplace of David; Hebron, Davids capital when he ruled over Judah; and Jerusalem, the ultimate city of David.. If the Pentateuch was written by a multitude of writers in the later age, when this title for Jehovah was so much in vogue, how is it that not one of them has in the Pentateuch used this expression even once?''. The Old Testament It always works when nothing else will. Surely all of us can testify to the truth of that little fable. 2:1217, 2225; 3:1014; 4:17, 18). 13:1922). Can you give some illustrations of this? Note this is the first edition. 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! Robertson provides extensive notes for clarification of key parts of the text, as well as further reading. The Holman illustrated study Bible120 ratingsIncludes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study. 8:214). 1 Samuel Commentary Notes, JOHN ELLICOTT 1 Samuel 3:10 Speak Lord, for Your Servant Listen, 1 Samuel 3:10 The Call of Samuel (24 pages), 1 Samuel 3:10 When You Can't Sleep, Remember Samuel, 1 Samuel 3:8-10 Samuel the Boy Who Saved a Nation, 1 Samuel 7: Glancing Backward, Facing Forward, 1 Samuel 7:12 The Stone of Help (Ebenezer) (16 pages), 1 Samuel 8-12 Saul: His Election To The Throne, 1 Samuel 9:27 Christ Our Great Savior and King, 1 Samuel 11:14-12:25 Covenant Renewal at Gilgal, 1 Samuel 12:1-25 The Sinful Origin of the Son of David, 1 Samuel 12:22 The Pleasure of God in His Name, 1 Samuel 14:26, 27 Honey in the Wilderness, 1 Sam 13-15 Saul: His Deflection From The Course, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 The Pleasure of God in Obedience, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 The Peril Of Incomplete Obedience, 1 Samuel 15:23 - To Obey is Better than Sacrifice, 1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 10 David Becomes Israels King, 1 Samuel 16:7 Nothing Safe About Secret Sin. 1 Samuel 2:22-34 Is Your Family Dysfunctional? 10:6) and victory in battle (1 Sam. Nehemiah All rights reserved. While warring against God they asked God to war for them. 1998): 3-22. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? 25:2730). And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. [1Kin 1:6]. Email / username or password was incorrect! 24:25). Fix it well in the mind - and the memory will easily retain it - that 1 Samuel is the book of the transition from the theocracy to the monarchy; and the book of the three remarkable men - Samuel, the last of the judges, Saul, the first of the Kings, and David, the greatest of the kings. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. 5:1012 Philistines send the ark to Ekron, 1 Sam. Samuel, Saul, and David stand out as the three central figures of 1 & 2 Samuel. 1 Samuel; Principle #4; 1 Sam. Cookie Notice: 23:17). 1 Samuel 17-18 Covenant: Exchanging of Robes - Symbolism of the Covenant Between Jonathan and David, 1 Samuel 18 Covenant: Withholding Nothing - Symbolism of the Covenant Between Jonathan and David, 1 Samuel 19 Covenant: Exchange of Armor- Symbolism of the Covenant Between Jonathan and David, 1 Samuel 20 When God's Arrows Fall Beyond Us: God's Strange Providence, 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Strengthen Each Other's Hands in God.