Author
– Samuel, Nathan and Gad
Time – 1,150 – 1,000 B.C.
Summary
– 1 Samuel is the first of two historical books which
describe Israel’s transition from a loose confederation
of tribes to a strong and united nation. It portrays the anointing
of the first king of Israel, Saul, by a great prophet, Samuel.
It recounts the degenerating reign of Saul and the succession
to his throne of David, a man "after God’s own heart".
In the original Hebrew text, the books of Samuel were considered
one book by the Hebrew scribes. The second book begins with
the ascension of David to the throne. The rest of the book
records the eventful reign of David. It concludes with the
blessing of Solomon by David.
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The
life of Samuel – Chapter 1 to1 to 7 v 17
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 1 v 1 to 4 v 1a |
The birth and childhood of Samuel |
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Chapter 4 v 1b to 7 v 1 |
The capture and return of the tabernacle ark |
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Chapter 7 v 2 to 17 |
The victory over the Philistines |
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The
life of Saul – Chapter 8 v 1 to 14 v 52
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 8 |
Israel’s request for a king |
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Chapters 9 to 12 |
Political life of Saul |
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Chapters 13 & 14 |
War and independence |
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The
early life of David – Chapter 15 v 1 to 31 v 13
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 15 |
Saul rejected by Samuel |
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Chapter 16 v 1 to 13 |
David anointed to be king |
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Chapter 16 v 14 to 19 v 17 |
David in the court of Saul |
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Chapter 19 v 18 to 31 v 13 |
David in exile |
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The
life of King David – Chapter 1 v 1 to 20 v 26
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapters 1 to 4 |
David, King at Hebron |
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Chapters 5 to 8 |
David, king at Jerusalem |
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Chapters 9 to 20 |
David’s life as king |
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The
last days of David – Chapter 21 v 1 to 24 v 25
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 21 v 1 to 14 |
The famine |
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Chapter 21 v 15 to 22 |
Heroic exploits |
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Chapter 22 |
David’s psalm |
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Chapter 23 v 1 to 7 |
David’s testament |
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Chapter 23 v 8 to 39 |
Heroic exploits |
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Chapter 24 |
Census and plague |
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