Samuel[a] is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the …

Jun 18, 2024 · In the Bible, Samuel was a man chosen for God, from his miraculous birth until his death. He served in several …

Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. 20 So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and …

Jan 4, 2022 · Samuel was recognized as the judge of all Israel. Like Eli’s sons, Samuel’s two sons, Joel and Abijah, sinned before …

Samuel lived at the end of the period of the judges and ushered in the period of kingship. He was Israel’s last judge (1 Sam 7:6, …

Jul 9, 2026 · Samuel was a religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in every role of …

Samuel was the last of the ruling judges in the Old Testament. He anointed Saul to be the first King of Israel and later anointed …

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Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for …

Jun 17, 2026 · As a prophet, judge, and spiritual leader, Samuel stood at a pivotal moment in Israel’s history. He guided the nation …