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1 Samuel Bible Study Guide

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Historical Book

1 Samuel — The Lord Raises a King

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Old Testament
Biblical periodKingdom, temple, worship, and wisdom

Israel's monarchy rises, the Davidic line develops, worship is ordered, and wisdom teaches life before the Lord.

Book passage1 Samuel 1-31
WriterThe book does not name its final writer; Samuel and prophetic records stand behind the era.
AudienceIsrael, learning how the Lord raises and rejects kings according to His word.
Ruling powers / settingPhilistine pressure and Israel's transition from judges to monarchy shape the setting.

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1 Samuel 2:1-101 Samuel 3:19-211 Samuel 8:6-91 Samuel 12:20-251 Samuel 13:141 Samuel 15:22-231 Samuel 16:71 Samuel 16:131 Samuel 17:45-471 Samuel 24:6

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