The first is the Davidic Covenant. He is the only person in Scripture with the name David. The Books of Chronicles in Relation to the Pentateuch and the Higher Criticism byA. C. Hervey Publication Date: 1892 Pages: 184. Cumming provides textual criticism, hermeneutics, and exposition of the text, while focusing on practical application of key themes. Ezekiel 34 and 1 Peter 5:1-4 call leaders '*shepherds' and God's people 'sheep'. This is a fine book that gives the student or pastor a much better, integrated understanding of the prophets behind the prophetic books. 1:128), to ca. Henry Preserved Smith [1847-1927] Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1899. 6) How did Samuel appear in 1 Sam. 1 Samuel; Principle #16; 1 Sam. Thus, the exact reading of the original autograph of the text is in places hard to determine (see 1 Sam. The record brings us up to the time when David is ready permanently to establish the monarchy and God is ready permanently to establish David's throne (Psalm 89). 13:1). 25:1) until after he had anointed David as God's chosen king ( 1 Sam. It was a refusing of God's best, for the second best - and there is much difference between the two. First and Second Samuel were considered as one book in the earliest Hebrew manuscript, and were later divided into the two books by the translators of the Greek version, the Septuagint (LXX), a division followed by the Latin Vulgate (Vg. (1-3) Samuel talks about his leadership over Israel. Fleming has some liberal tendencies and his exposition is not spiritual. 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.. This is a reference to the Messiah, the King who will triumph over the nations who are opposed to God (see Gen. 49:812; Num. Saul was the man the LORD raised up to bring the victory, yet Saul himself knew that the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel. Drawing attention to the intent of the heart rather than the profession of religion and mores, Miller offers insightful and exegetical commentary on the moral state of Israel in the time of Saul. The Life and Reign of David by George Smith, 1867. 214 ratingsLess detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Concisely examining the Peshitta (Syriac Vulgate) with regard for semantic variation and omission,W. E. Barnesprovides verse-by-verse elucidation of the text. Moulton was born in England and educated at Cambridge as a lawyer before immigrating to Americalater receiving a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. Wisdom Literature 45 ratings, The MacArthur study Bible- John MacArthur. 1 Samuel 1 What is the story of Hannah and Samuel? 1 Samuel He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. 1 Corinthians First Samuel is really a biography of three men: Samuel, Saul and David. All of Spurgeon's You would find it most interesting to read the story of these men who joined David and who were faithful to him at the time of his rejection (2Sam 23:8-39). 28:1-25;Finishing Well:As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, our goal should always be to conclude our lives on earth fulfilling God's will. Lesson 3: What King Have YOU Insisted On? 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. He was an indulgent father and as a result his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, also priests, were allowed to act in a most disgraceful manner. Jewish tradition ascribed the writing of Samuel to Samuel himself or to Samuel, Nathan, and Gad (based on 1 Chr. Throughout his analysis of these books, George C. M. Douglas pays particular attention to Samuel, as Israels second grandest leader after Moses, analyzing how he stewarded and passed off the three offices of prophet, priest, and supreme ruler through his life and the reigns of Saul and David. Analysis of the First Book of Samuel by Lewis Hughes Publication Date: 1885 Pages: 160. Mp3's, F B MEYER God's Mercy to His Humbled People, Chapter 5. Genesis His treatment of the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David is helpful, even if it lacks depth that a thorough knowledge of human personality would enhance. Colossians 1 SAMUEL COMMENTARY 1 Samuel; Principle #27; 1 Sam. Ebenezer means "stone of help." Song of Solomon Links below to lectures related to 1 Samuel study. There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. David: Shepherd, Psalmist, King - F. B. MeyerPages: 200, Life and Reign of David by W G Blaikie, 1880 (Only 32 pages), Cyril J. Barber - One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. Both as Shepherd and as King, David is a type of our Saviour (Ed: See Typology - Study of Biblical types). During those years, Israel was transformed from a loosely knit group of tribes under judges to a united nation under the reign of a centralized monarchy. David, King of Israel His Lifeand Lessons, Samuel and his Age: a Study in the Constitutional History of Israel, Israels Golden Age: The Story of the United Kingdom, Scripture Questions Designed Principally for Adult Bible Classes, A Commentary upon the Two Books of Samuel, Discourses on the History of David; and On the Introduction of Christianity into Britain, Studies in the First Book of Samuel by Herbert Lockwood Willett, Analysis of the Second Book of Samuel by T. Boston Johnstone, A Key to the Books of Samuel byR. O. Thomas, Sabbath Morning Readings on the Old Testament: The First and Second Books of Samuel, Lectures on the Life of Samuel: Preached in the Parish of Warminster, Wilts, during Lent, A.D. 1834, Samuel and His Age: A Study in the Constitutional History of Israel, Mother; Mother's Day; Faith; Prayer; Hope, Parenting; Church Life; Families; Home; Children, Disobedience; Judgment; Pride; Repentance; Confession, Last Days of Sauls Reign (1 Sa 28:331:13), The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant in 12 Samuel, 1 Sam. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot (Gen. 19:38) who lived on the Transjordan Plateau. He started out splendidly. 24:20). Chapter 4 of 1Samuel records the story. F. M. Fearnleyis also the author ofThe Bread of God,This Life and the Life to Come, andElijah and Elisha. Under many of the judges there was a noticeable spiritual decline, and in many cases, this was either initiated or permitted by the judges themselves. How? The New Testament "Well," said Samuel, "if you really mean business, you've got to show me. The Philistines controlled the use of iron, which gave them a decided military and economic advantage over Israel (1 Sam. General Epistles He was an English minister and theologian, who left the Anglican church to join the Plymouth Brethren, and finally to found an independent chapel in Hull.His other major works includeThe Law of the Offerings,The Restitution of All Things,Four Views of Christ, andThe Differences of the Four Gospels. Joel 7:1215? Discoursing on Israel's want for a monarchy, Crockett inculcates the reoccurring sin and redemption cycles that Israel initiatesregardless of admonition and warning. The American translators have added considerably to the German work, and in some cases these additions are more valuable than the original matter. Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. 1 Samuel 28Whats Up with the Witch of Endor? Pauline Epistles Davids despair and Philistine refuge (27:128:2), 2. The Introduction of David (16:117:58), 3. The inspired writer to the Hebrews said, ''Let us go forth, therefore, unto Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach'' (Heb 13:13). 8:2, 3). A free Bible Commentary on the First Book of Samuel in EasyEnglish. Should you discover some commentary or sermon you feel may not be orthodox, please email your concern. Davies utilizes the Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for clarification on textual arrangement, semantic variation, and historical context. Among those influenced by Jukes wasHudson Taylor, The Kings byRichard G. MoultonPublication Date: 1896 (308 pages). Zephaniah Topical Series . David was Israels greatest king, designated by God as the Messianic forerunner of Christ. - for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Samuel and the prophets" - (Heb 11:32). You have reading more interesting than any novel that was ever written, and as instructive as the heaviest theology. The First Book of Samuel - Frank Marshall [1848-1906]17th edn., 1932. 5) What was the identity of the distressing spirit from the Lord? Is it a personal being, i.e., a demon, or a spirit of discontent created by God in the heart (cf. 20:7; 21:11) and between 15 to 35 mi. There are those who think they are "all right.". Some of his views on eschatology are questionable at best. The psalmist (Psalm 99:6), and God speaking to Jeremiah (Jer 15:1), classified Samuel with Moses as an interceding priest. 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 . 29:29). Put away your strange gods" (author's paraphrase of 1 Samuel 7:3). [its] framework is clearly brought out.The London Quarterly Review, James Robertson(18391902) was educated at the parish school of Drull, the University of Toronto, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary. Prophets 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. 1 Samuel 13 Why was it wrong for Saul to offer a sacrifice? 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. Saul had crossed that line. 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). 247 pages. Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and orthodox teacher/preachers cannot help but have at least some bias of the expositor based upon his training and experience. Poetical Books Itfocuses on the meaning of each story and on how to understand and share it. First and second SamuelbyLaney, J. Carl, James Rosscup -Laney, an assistant professor of Biblical literature at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary and more widely known for his volume The Divorce Myth, traces the lives of Samuel, Saul and David. Examining the composition of the English translation based on the reconstruction of the original Hebrew,R. Kittelprovides critical examination of the text with regard for semantic interpretation and historical context. Always Sizes up the Opposition and makes sure he has adequate resources to Overcome. 1 Samuel 13:13-14 A Person After God's Own Heart, 1 Samuel 16:14-23 When God Is Out To Get You, 1 Samuel 21:1-7 Sometimes You Have To Break the Rules, 1 Samuel 24:8-19 The Most Subtle Temptation, 1 Samuel 25:2-3,23f Dealing With Difficult People, 1 Samuel 28:5-18 Fire Burn and Caldron Bubble, 1 Samuel 7:15-1 Samuel 8 Corruption of Justice, 1 Samuel 10 - Deut 17:16-20 The Law of the Kingdom, 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord Looketh on the Heart, 1 Samuel 19:18-22 The School of the Prophets, 1 Samuel 27:1,2, 1 Chronicles 12:1-22 Reinforcements, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Chronicles 11 The Worthies, 1 Samuel 1: The Heart That God Broke To Mend, 1 Samuel 1: Pastor David Legge's Testimony, 1 Samuel 1:10-13; 12:23-24 Hannah: A Mother Who Gave, 1 Samuel 13:14 Following the Heart of God, 1 Samuel 4:10-22 Parenting Is Not for Chickens, 1 Samuel 16:6-7 God Gives Us the King We Need, fifty thousand and threescore and ten men, Click excellent map with DAVID'S FLIGHT FROM SAUL with Numbered Movements of David, 1 Samuel 7:2-13 The Way Back to God, Part One, 1 Samuel 7:2-12 The Way Back to God, Part Two, 1 Samuel 15:1-11 A Good and Faithful Servant, 1 Samuel1:1-2, 6-7, 12-18, 20, 24-28 Declaring The Lord's Grace. The Macarthur Bible Commentary (libro En Ingls) - $ 1,400 1 Samuel; Principle #7; 1 Sam. Therefore the inclusion of specific links does not indicate that we agree with every comment. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. JOHN F. MACARTHUR pastors Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and serves as president of the Master's College and Seminary. First published in 1900, this practical work is still a blessing to many. Minor Prophets One example is the birth of Samuel in response to Hannahs prayer (1 Sam. 'The Presbyterian and Reformed Review, William Day Crockett(18691930) was Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton, Pennsylvania. . New Bible Commentary- (1994)See user reviews, The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God- Blackaby, Henry(1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Pastor and teacher John MacArthur covers the complete Bibleevery passage of the Old and New . 1 Samuel 19:13, 16 Why did people keep family idols? Leviticus . Mathison (Ligonier) -The best intermediate-advanced-level commentary on the first book of Samuel is now the commentary by David Tsumura in the NICOT series. 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). 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. He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever'' (Luk 1:51-55). It seems best to understand the appearance of Samuel as the Lord allowing the dead Samuel to speak with Saul. 9:17;16:12,13). 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.. 1 Samuel Commentary - John Gill's Exposition of the Bible 12:13), he still suffered the inevitable and devastating consequences of his sin (2 Sam. And the Son of David responds, ''I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep'' [John 10:11]. 1 Samuel3:110 How can we recognize the voice of God? Haggai Thus, the exact reading of the original autograph of the text is in places hard to determine (see 1 Sam. 812); and the rise of David to be king after Saul (chs. The picture falls short, as all pictures do, of the glorious reality. However, the NT refers the words to Jesus, Gods Son in Heb. Also, the statement concerning Ziklags belonging to the kings of Judah to this day in 1 Sam. 1 Samuel; Principle #44; 1 Sam. User reviews. 2. His jealousy of David bordered on insanity.Saul failed God in several ways: Saul's presumption at God's altar (1 Samuel 13:11-13) Cruelty to his son Jonathan (1 Samuel 14:44) Disobedience in the matter of Amalek (1 Samuel 15:23) His jealousy and hatred of David (1 Samuel 18:29) His sinful appeal to the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:7). David, the King Proven (1 Samuel 16-31) -As the third division of the book opens we see Samuel mourning for Saul. 1 CHRONICLES / 2 CHRONICLES The two nations most hostile to the Israelites were the Philistines (1 Sam. of Scripture. It is commonly held that 1 and 2 Samuel present the prophets as ecstatic speakers with bizarre behavior just likethe pagan prophets of the other nations. W. E. Barnes(18591939) was fellow and chaplain of Peterhouse, Hulsean Professor of divinity, and examining chaplain to the bishop of London. In the first, he works through the biblical portrait of King David, addressing his obedience and disobedience, faith and fears, and triumph and trials. What brought about this timely revival? From Samuel to Solomon byCharles S. Robinson, 1889, The narratives of 1 and 2 Samuel are some of the most exciting and personal narratives of the Old Testament. ON THE WHOLE BIBLE A. C. Hervey(18081894) was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge before being ordained. 1Sa 17:37, 8. The Parallel Histories of Judah and Israel, vol. VERSE BY VERSE conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy From 9/11 to ??? However, his overall treatment is one that deserves careful consideration. We need a praying band of Christians, a people brought to a sense of their need, and a consecrated preacher to bring about revival..God cannot do much for people who do not feel they need anything. Besides this, the appearance of Samuel marks the institution of the prophetic office.