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1 Samuel
The transition from judges to kings—Samuel's ministry, Saul's failed kingship, and David's rise.
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31
Chapters
Unknown (possibly Samuel, Nathan, Gad)
Author
c. 930 BC
Date
5
Key Themes
Key Themes
KingshipProphecyLeadershipRejection of GodDavid's Rise
Famous Verses
“The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart.”
— 1 Samuel 13:14
“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
— 1 Samuel 16:7
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Chapter 1
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 2
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 3
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 4
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 5
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 6
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 7
Samuel's ministry
Chapter 8
Saul as king
Chapter 9
Saul as king
Chapter 10
Saul as king