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 United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the …

In the Bible, Samuel was a man chosen for God, from his miraculous birth until his death. He served in several important positions during his life, earning God's favor because he knew how …

The Birth of Samuel - There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son …

Jul 19, 2016 · Samuel is one of the most intriguing Old Testament figures (to me, at least). He’s a star player in the story of David and Saul: the first two God-anointed kings of Israel. We meet …

Jan 4, 2022 · Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). Hannah had been …

Samuel was a religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in every role of leadership open to a Jewish man of his day—seer, priest, judge, …

Mar 1, 2023 · Samuel is a character in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, uniquely depicted as having served several roles, as judge, military leader, seer, prophet, kingmaker, …

Samuel is a pivotal figure in the history of Israel, serving as the last judge, a prophet, and a priest. His life and ministry are chronicled primarily in the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Samuel's …

May 23, 2018 · SAMUEL (twelfth century bce), or, in Hebrew, Shemu ʾ el, was a judge and prophet of Israel. The story of Samuel's birth and the account of his youth present him as a …

Nov 26, 2024 · Samuel is one of the most significant figures in the Bible, known as a prophet, judge, and leader of Israel during a critical transition from the period of the judges to the …