The demand of Israel for a king (8:122), 2. Samuel-1 & 2 Samuel byPayne, David8 ratings, A harmony of the books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles : the books of the Kings of Judah and IsraelbyCrockett, William Day36 ratings, I & II Samuel, a commentarybyHertzberg, Hans Wilhelm4 ratings. Topical Series . 8:2, 3 ). 15:1-35;Prideful Behavior:We must be on guard against prideful behavior, which Satan wants to use to lead us into rebellion against God. I recommend that your priority be a steady intake of solid Biblical food so that with practice you will have your spiritual senses trained to discern good from evil (Heb 5:14-note). The priesthood was corrupt ( 1 Sam. 1 Samuel Devotionals Moulton expresses the importance of the Chronicles in understanding Israels historical relationship with Yahweh under the law. The book is remarkable as an effort to substantiate the fact of a developmental process in prophecy and revelation, the principle laid down being that God invariably adapts Himself to the condition of those whom He addresses; and the point is aptly and ingeniously illustrated in many ways . Kittel draws upon the Masoretic Text, LXX, Targum manuscripts, Peshita, and Latin Vulgate in order to draw conclusions on semantic variation and omission. 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. Also, in relation to David, it is particularly evident that nothing can frustrate Gods plan to have him rule over Israel (1 Sam. ''There is a line by us unseen For homiletical purposes these volumes are so many hills of gold, but, alas, there is dross also, for Baptismal Regeneration and other grave errors occur.We are very far from endorsing all Zcklers remarks." Saul is revealed as being motivated by external considerations. Minor Prophets 1 Samuel 2:22-25; 3:11-21 When Leaders Fail, 1 Samuel3:1-10, 15-4:1a Serving The Lord Faithfully, 1 Samuel4:3-5, 10, 20-22; 5:1-4; 6:19-21 When Religion Fails, 1 Samuel 7:2-14 Trusting In The Lord Alone, 1 Samuel8:4-6; 10:20-24; 12:13-15,20-23 Seek God's Guidance, 1 Samuel 8:6-9; 12:13-19, 12:20-25 God Is Still In Control When I Make Poor Choices, 1 Samuel13:5,7b-13b;15:7-11,22-23 Carry Out Given Instructions, 1 Samuel13:8-14; 16:6-10, 16:11-13 The Power Of Choice, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Embrace God's Perspective, 1 Samuel 17:8-11, 17: 32-39, 17:45-47 The Power Of Courage, 1 Samuel 17:17-20, 28-2, 33-39, 45-47, 49-51, 1 Samuel17:17-20 , 28-29, 33-39, 45-47, 49-51, 1 Samuel 18; 19; 2 Cultivate Godly Friendships, 1 Samuel 24:1-7a, 11-12, 16-22Conform To God's Agenda, 1 Samuel24:20-22; 26:1-2, 7-12, 21-25 The Power Of Loyalty, 1 Samuel 2:1-10The Song of Hannah, Israels Incomparable God, 1 Samuel 2:11 3:1A Contrast in Priests- Samuel and the Sons of Eli, 1 Samuel 5:1-12Gentiles in the Hands of a Holy God, 1 Samuel 6:1-21How to Approach The Great King, 1 Samuel 7:1-17The Turning of a Nations History, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings - Old Testament Studies- Being the Lessons Given at Various Union Bible, The Book of First Samuel - The Divine Kingdom in Human Hands, 1 Samuel 16-31 God King Chosen, Anointed, and Victorious; but Rejected and Exiled, Kingdoms of the Lord. Mp3's, F B MEYER 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. 1:19-28;Child Dedication:Parents are to dedicate their children to the Lord and commit to teaching them to do God's will. The Lion handbook to the Bible - (1999) 822 pages. Notes on 1 Kings: JamesDaviesPublication Date: 1872. God has His best things for the few In each story God reveals himself in a particular way, and the important thing is to try to understand what God intends to reveal to us in that specific story. Verse by Verse Teaching Notes 11:6). Taylor is unafraid to make gospel applications when appropriate and this aspect will be appreciated too. 25:1) until after he had anointed David as God's chosen king ( 1 Sam. The NKJV uses the Masoretic text with significant variant readings in the marginal notes. During the years narrated in 1 and 2 Samuel, the great empires of the ancient world were in a state of weakness. Thus, the exact reading of the original autograph of the text is in places hard to determine (see 1 Sam. Some of the scripture-worthies drop out of the clouds, as it were, and their first appearance is in their full growth and lustre. Old Testament Commentary for English Readers ", Spurgeon comments: "Exceeding meritorious. 1Sa 17:45, 10. The picture falls short, as all pictures do, of the glorious reality. 17:48-18:4;True Friendship:We are to honor one another, be devoted to one another, and even be willing to lay down our lives for one another. 1 Samuel; Principle #6; 1 Sam. 21-24) -- Herbert H. Klement, Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel - Ligonier Ministries, Best Commentary on 1-2 Samuel - Best Commentaries Reviews, Best Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel - Tim Challies, Keil, C. F. and Franz Delitzsch. 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. He published approximately 180 books in his lifetime. 12:23) and David (1 Sam. Pastor MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California where he has served since 1969. A biography told through a Christian lens. David, evidently, had not acted the father's part in chastening his son. Sidlow Baxter -In the Hebrew manuscripts, 1 and 2 Samuel form but one book, as also do 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Everything seems right outwardly; but when the crash suddenly comes, the state of the tree is seen. Who will not take His best. 25:1-44;Personal Confrontation:When we see a fellow Christian about to walk out of the will of God, we should be willing to confront that person humbly and sensitively. Evangelical Commentary on the Bible- editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. After clicking 'Register', you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Here the hyenas stalk the sheep if they get separated from the shepherd. The Jewish Study Bible- Only OT - Interesting Jewish perspective. 1 Samuel 17:50-51 We must hew our Agags to pieces! 2 Samuel, ILLUSTRATION - Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. R. Kittel(18531929) was educated at Tbingen University before becoming professor of Old Testament at the University of Leipzeig. 7:1215? The name Samuel is from a Hebrew word which has been variously translated as: the name of God, his name is God, his name is mighty, or heard of God. (Brothers, We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering) (Bolding added), CHUCK SMITH We find God granting their request. Read 1 Samuel by John F. MacArthur with a free trial. 1 Samuel; Principle #23; 1 Sam. 4]. By comparison, how pertinent are these words of our Lord: ''I am come in My Father's name, and ye receive Me not; if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive'' (John 5:43). (Description byAnnie Kateat The Curriculum Choice). 1 SAMUEL RESOURCES When Samuel came into power the people were in an awful state. David was anointed as king long before he was recognized. Values Past accomplishments for Present challenges. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Hughes conveys the text in such a way as to combine succinct clarification and a forbearance of pedantic language. 16:14-23;Security in Christ:Though God will discipline us when we persistently sin, we are to take comfort in the fact that it is for our own good and we are secure in His eternal love. The Ryrie study Bible- Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. 1 Samuel Sermon Notes The First Book of Samuel W. O. E. OesterleyPublication Date: 1913 Pages: 192. Samuel held the honor of being the last of the judges (1 Sam 7:6, 1517) and the first of the new order of prophets (1 Sam 3:20; Acts 3:24; 13:20). Psalms In spite of this, preachers will find these chapters clearly outlined and their contents ably articulated. The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?'' 24:20). 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Ninety Percent Obedience? - (fromZiklag is Burning), BOB ROE We are told, ''Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord; for men abhorred the offering of the Lord'' (1Sam 2:17). For the geography, zoology, botany, and manners and customs of Palestine, this will be your counselor and guide.A work of art as well as learning. 2. 15:2425 Zadok brings the ark to David, who commands him to carry it back to Jerusalem, 2 Sam. It was in this context that the prophet Samuel made his appearance, and a most important one it was. Civilized nations have failed, as they were bound to do, and they always will fail as long as God is left out. Devotionals on Every Chapter, CLASSIC COMMENTARIES The Gospels Pentateuch The ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1 Sam. mile/miles.". The Relative Position of the First Two Kings, From the Rejection Until the Death of Saul 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.. He is the author of over 30 titles includingShakespeare as a Dramatic Artist,The Literary Study of the Bible,World Literature and Its Place in General Culture, andThe Ancient Classical Drama. 1 Samuel7:16 What is the significance of high places in the Bible? A child was born in Bethlehem of the tribe of Judah. I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. 25:2730). It always works when nothing else will. Surely all of us can testify to the truth of that little fable. Mary's Song is not a repetition of Hannah's, yet both see the same vision. Always Sizes up the Opposition and makes sure he has adequate resources to Overcome. Davids despair and Philistine refuge (27:128:2), 2. The writing flows with lucid vitality, and Bergen invests much from word study, grammar, customs, geographical details, etc. 1 Samuel; Principle #29; 1 Sam. Joel How sad! Jewish tradition ascribed the writing of Samuel to Samuel himself or to Samuel, Nathan, and Gad (based on 1 Chr. Although David was forgiven for his sin of adultery and murder after his confession (2 Sam. 12:13), he still suffered the inevitable and devastating consequences of his sin (2 Sam. .Educational Guide, The style is clear, and the explanations full and judicious.Schoolmaster. David, "the apple of God's eye," was one of the greatest characters of all times. 5:5; 11:11; 12:8; 19:4243; 24:1, 9). 931722B.C.) Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 1 Robert D. Bergen, vol. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary of the Books of Samuel. This is a cumbersome commentary for routine use. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Samuel was the last of the judges; Saul was the first of the kings. One example is the birth of Samuel in response to Hannahs prayer (1 Sam. Malachi Douglas (1826-1904) was a Hebraist in the Free Church of Scotland, having studied under Thomas Chalmers and came to be a Principle of the Free Church College. Compact Bible commentarybyRadmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. He concludes that God caused Samuel himself to appear. That's all you have to do. Looking at the Old Testament parallels throughout the text, Burney delineates the importance of idiomatic and colloquial use of language throughout the books. Accordingly, we have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions in order to comply with GDPR. Location. Originally delivered as a series of five lectures before the Society for Promoting Higher Education,A. C. Herveyprovides concise commentary covering authenticity, scope, and application of the text. Covering in detail the genealogy and history covered in the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah,Richard G. Moultons exposition emphasizes on the restoration of Israel. The Gospels ''There is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother'' [Prov 18:24]. To make matters worse, the Philistine armies had moved up against Israel and were defeating them. The First and Second Books of Kings: James Robertson Publication Date: 1902 Pages: 273. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. In compliance with Grace To You's Copyright Policy, we are unable to edit the content in any way. Pentateuch The book of 1 Samuel [say: ''First Samuel''] is a book of transition. Avoids spiritualizing. Lesson 7: Walking in the Integrity of God's Heart, Lesson 8: It's Either Truthor Consequences, Click here for general list of articles related to 1 Samuel, David, Shepherd-Boy, King-Elect, Music-Therapist, Strength in Defeat & Generosity in Victory, 1 Samuel 1, 2 Hannah: A Model for Motherhood, 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Discipline That Disciples, 1 Samuel 1-3 Introduction & Calling Of Samuel, 1 Samuel 4-6 The Philistines Capture Ark Of The Covenant, 1 Samuel 7-8 The Israelites Get Right With The Lord, Then Request A King, 1 Samuel 9-10 The Lord Leads Samuel To Search Out A King In Saul, 1 Samuel 11-12 Saul Leads Israel In Victory Over The Ammonites, 1 Samuel 13-15 Saul's True Colors Begin To Come Out, 1 Samuel 15 Saul Conquers The Amalekites But Has His Kingship Taken Away, 1 Samuel 16 The Selection And Anointing Of David As King, 1 Samuel 17 The Story Of David And Goliath, 1 Samuel 18 David And Jonathan Become United As Friends, 1 Samuel 19-20 David's Period Of Wanderings Begins, 1 Samuel 21-22 David's Faith Gives Way To Fear As He Flees To Nob, 1 Samuel 23-24 David' And His Men Deliver Keilah, Then David Spares Saul's Life, 1 Samuel 25 Abigail Restrains David From Taking Vengeance, 1 Samuel 26-27 David Again Spares Saul's Life Then Flees To Gath, 1 Samuel 28 Saul Visits The Witch At Endor, 1 Samuel 29-30 David Goes To Battle Against Israel With The Philistines, 1 Samuel 31- 2 Samuel 1 Saul And His Sons Are Slain In Battle, 1 Samuel 1:1-18 From Barrenness To Brokenness, 1 Samuel 17:1-54 The Case Of The Big Bad Bully, 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Surviving Giant Country, 1 Samuel 17:32-40 How To Be A Giant Killer, 1 Samuel 17:40-42 The Kind Of People God Uses, 1 Samuel 18:1-4 The Prince And The Pauper, 1 Samuel 18:5-16 In The Presence Of True Greatness, 1 Samuel 22:1-4 Climbing Out Of Your Cave, 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Responding Properly To Your Enemies, 1 Samuel 27:1-12 When Smart People Make Foolish Decisions, 1 Samuel 30:1-20 How To Handle Your Critics, 1 Samuel 31:1-13 How Are The Mighty Fallen, 1 Samuel 2-4 Why Good Men Fail as Fathers, 1 Samuel 1-2 The Mother Who Gave Away Her Son (Prayer), 1 Samuel 16, 17 A Heart After God's Heart (Lordship), 1 Samuel 17 Felling The Giants In Your Life (Evangelism), 1 Samuel 18-26 God's Training School (Discipleship), 1 Samuel 27-30 How Sin Snags Us (Consequences), Lesson 2: Felling The Giants In Your Life (, Lesson 6: Worship My Response To Gods Presence (, Lesson 7: Worship A Joyful Celebration (, Lesson 8: The Roots And Fruit Of A Thankful Heart (, Lesson 10: Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind (, Lesson 11: Getting Right When Youve Done Wrong (, Lesson 12: The Truth About Consequences (, Lesson 13: Have You Heard--About Gossip? 1 Samuel13:3 Who was Amnon in the Bible? However, since Samuel has a different literary style than Kings, it was most likely penned before the Exile during the period of the divided kingdom (ca. The nation of Israel was largely concentrated in an area that ran about 90 mi. Major Prophets James Rosscup -An attempt to meet general readers needs. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. He was a victim of human pride and jealousy. The Eclectic Review. 1 Samuel; Principle #12; 1 Sam. Micah The Philistines controlled the use of iron, which gave them a decided military and economic advantage over Israel (1 Sam. 1 Samuel18-19 How many wives did King David have? A well-known Bible expositor and conference speaker, he has written more than six dozen books, including the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series and the MacArthur Study Bible. A Critical & Exegetical Commentary ''Though Moses and Samuel stood before Me, yet My mind could not be toward this people'' (Jer 15:1). The ''morning'' of Saul's life was calm and bright. III. Cyril J. Barber - One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. 12:13), he still suffered the inevitable and devastating consequences of his sin (2 Sam. Meyer's commentary conveys the ramifications of Israel's partiality to obedience of the Lord, and explicitly views this as a period of dispensation for Israel. The Books of Chronicles in Relation to the Pentateuch and the Higher Criticism byA. C. Hervey Publication Date: 1892 Pages: 184. Has some very helpful notes. The earliest Hebrew manuscripts entitled the one book Samuel after the man God used to establish the kingship in Israel. That risks the promised rest;