Chapter 16 begins with samuel mourning for saul as one would mourn for the dead. Further, nathan and gad were prophets of the lord during davids lifetime and would not have been alive when the book of samuel was written. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. About the book of 1 samuel its author, date and purpose. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon.
Intro to 1 samuel biblica the international bible society. Home content index books of the bible 1 samuel questions about 1 samuel. This is a selftest on chapters 24 of the book of ii samuel. The transactions recorded in the eleventh and twelfth chapters were the principal incidents comprising the first year of sauls reign. If you need help, consult a bible dictionary or similar reference work. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. The transactions recorded in the eleventh and twelfth chapters were the principal incidents comprising the first year of. This chapter is the subject of an incredible number of contradictory opinions that it has evoked from the scholars, translators and commentators who have written about it. Originally the two books of samuel formed o n e historical book. It is the common formula for denoting the age of a king at his accession, and the length of his reign. Memorize the following 15 periods of bible history. The book of 1 samuel discussionreflection questions chapter 1 hannah poured her soul out before the lord passionately, in silent prayer. Chapter 2 after god answered hannahs prayers for a son, she praised god and was. Pause now and silently lay your requests before the lord. It was the translators of the septuagint greek translation of the ot at about 200 bc who separated the book into two parts.
What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of 1 samuel. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 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 of zuph, an ephraimite. Book of 1 samuel bible survey who was hannah in the bible. Someone separated it into these two parts in order to make it more convenient to copy. Send to the book of 1 samuel chapter to a loved one. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel, where saul commits sin by offering an unlawful sacrifice, and samuel proclaiming judgment upon sauls household.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. This is a selftest on chapters 1 10 of the book of i samuel. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Two thousand were with saul in michmash and in the mountains of bethel, and a thousand were with jonathan in gibeah of benjamin. The wife of elkanah prayed a prayer of thanksgiving as she rejoiced in the lord and in his salvation. The third major division of samuel recounts the steady demise of saul and the selection and preparation of david for the kingship. It was the translators of the septuagint greek translation of the ot at about 200 bc who separated the book. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to. Although they are separate books in modern bibles, the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel were originally one book. Saul and david are anointed by god to lead and deliver israel. In a book dealing for the most part with the reigns of israels first two kings, saul and david, it is significant that the author chose not to include a birth narrative of either of these men, but to describe the birth of their forerunner and anointer, the prophet samuel. It was an excellent prayer, she declared god a god of knowledge who weighed the actions of men. List at least one event that occurred during each period.