This summary of the book of 1 samuel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 samuel. Written as a collection of studies to be read on sunday mornings, john cumming offers extensive commentary on books of samuel with regard for israels covenant. Read and study 1 samuel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. After being raised by the priest eli in temple, samuel becomes gods number one prophet. Looking on the heart focus on the bible commentaries. The name of the book comes from the first important person in this book.
David toshio tsumura is professor of old testament at japan bible seminary, tokyo, chairman of the tokyo museum of biblical archaeology, and editor of exegetica. From this we can conclude that the book came together sometime after the death of david 971 bc and perhaps even after the death of solomon 931 bc. The closest thing they have to a national leader is the priest eli, who with his sons runs the shrine at shiloh. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries.
Certain features of the book suggest that it was compiled with the use of a number of originally independent sources, which the author may have incorporated into his own composition as much as possible in their original, unedited form. David had abode two days in ziklagthough greatly reduced by the amalekite incendiaries, that town was not so completely sacked and destroyed, but david and his six. Series students can learn quite a bit, as can the average reader. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible. Watch our overview video on the book of 1 samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Samsons birth was foretold by an angel to his mother. Mar 17, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of 1 samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Kleins commentary on 1 samuel in the word biblical commentary series provides an excellent discussion of the specific passages of the book and includes a great deal of interesting detail regarding the recorded events and the geographical and cultural setting. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of 2 samuel begins with david being made king of judah and then walks through his reignincluding his defeat of the philistines, his sins of adultery and murder, and the threats. This book, and that which follows it, bear the name of samuel in the title, not because he was the penman of them except of so much of them as fell within his own time, to the twentyfifth chapter of the first book, in which we have an account of his death, but because the first book begins with a large account of him, his birth and childhood, his life and government.
From the closing words of the book of judges and the opening chapters of 1 samuel we know that the israelites are both leaderless and disconnected from god. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Tsumura interprets the book in light of the meaning of the original composition, and he provides a fresh new translation based on careful analysis of the hebrew text. He bridges the gap between the period of the judges and the monarchy, and guides israels transition to kingship. In english bibles, the book is usually divided into first and second samuel, but in jewish tradition, samuel is one book. The birth of samuel 1 and 2 samuel form one book in the ancient hebrew manuscripts. Intro to 1 samuel biblica the international bible society.
Second samuel is set in the land of israel during the reign of david and follows the course of his forty years as king of israel 1011971 bc. The book of 2 samuel records the life of david as king. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings. The expositions are clear, vigorous, and strongly evangelical. The syntactical, literary, and thematic cues within the text indicate the open ing scenes of ch 1 naturally conjoin 1 and 2 samuel with the book. David was displeased or rather, grieved, both for the sin, and for gods heavy judgment. The historian adds that the place bore this name unto his day. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The first book of samuel the argument according as god had ordained, deut. The first book of samuel covers a time of about 90 years starting at samuel s birth around 1100 bc unto the death of saul around the year 1010 bc. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Study guide for 1 samuel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 samuel.
The book of samuel is a theological history of the israelites affirming and explaining god\s law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802870964 by david toshio tsumura. The second book of samuel describes the reign of david around 1010 to 970 bc. The pulpit commentary gives an excellent and helpful general introduction to the book of first samuel, from which we glean the following. Looking on the heart focus on the bible commentaries davis, dale ralph on. Second samuel includes some of the most wellknown and theologically layered episodes in the old testament, such as the lords establishment of an eternal covenant with david, davids sin with bathsheba, and the subsequent account of absaloms rebellion. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Books of samuel, two old testament books that, along with deuteronomy, joshua, judges, and 1 and 2 kings, belong to the tradition of deuteronomic history first committed to writing about 550 bc, during the babylonian exile. First samuel introduces the monarchy of israel, and 2 samuel chronicles the establishment of the davidic dynasty and the expansion of israel under gods chosen leader. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The syntactical, literary, and thematic cues within the text indicate the open ing.
The transactions recorded in the eleventh and twelfth chapters were the principal incidents comprising the first year of sauls reign. Moving chaptertochapter, cumming seeks to elucidate the key principles, truths, and lessons found in the books of samuel. The story of samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of samuel. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Book of first samuel overview insight for living ministries. Because the lord had made a breach upon uzzah he was sorry that there was any cause for such a breach or destruction, and perhaps was afraid also that he himself might suffer for not taking better care about carrying the ark. Verses 68 so the people went out into the field against israel. This commentary is of value both as a book to be read and enjoyed and as a study book for. The book starts with the miraculous birth of samuel in answer to his mothers earnest prayer.
In this second part of an ambitious twovolume commentary on the books of samuel, david toshio tsumura elucidates the rich text of 2. Many questions have arisen pertaining to the literary character, authorship and date of 1,2 samuel. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. Within this larger context, these books focus primarily on the stories of three important individuals in the history of israel. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 1 and more. Building off his monumental commentary on 1 samuel, andrew steinmann continues his work on this single hebrew book with concordia commentary.
Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802823595 by david toshio tsumura. This second book declares the noble acts of david, after the death of saul when he began to reign, to the end of his kingdom, and how it was expanded by him. The first book contains those things which god brought to pass among this people under the government of samuel and saul. Read 1 samuel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of 1 samuel establishes the principle that obedience to the word of god is the necessary condition for a king to be acceptable to the. Tsumuras expertise in the languages of the ancient near east is evident throughout. The best intermediateadvanced level commentary on the first book of samuel is now the commentary by david tsumura in the nicot series. In 1 samuel, god reluctantly raises up kings to rule the israelites. But the story of samuel introduces him as a child of prayer. Internet archive bookreader a commentary on the first book of samuel internet archive bookreader a commentary on the first book of samuel. The two books, which were originally one, are principally concerned with the origin and early history of the monarchy of ancient israel.
The book of 1 samuel can be neatly divided into two sections. The jewish bible regards the old testament as 22 books and chronicles is counted as a single book. The books of samuel deal in the broadest sense with the establishment of the monarchy in israel in fulfillment of promises found within the pentateuch. After this is the story of the ark, which brings about samuel\s anointing. Best commentaries and books on 1 samuel logos bible software. These books describe the rise and development of kingship in israel.
Many years later, men translated the bible into the greek language the language of the new testament. Samuel the central figure of the first book is at the same time the last judge and the first prophet acts 3. A harmony of the books of samuel, kings, and chronicles. Never did time seem more hopeless than when samuel arose. The calling of samuel 1 samuel bible commentary produced by tow project from the closing words of the book of judges and the opening chapters of 1 samuel we know that the israelites are both leaderless and disconnected from god. Many such remarks are supposed to have been inserted by ezra and the men of the great synagogue.