Book of 1 Samuel

Historical

Traditionally Samuel, Nathan, Gad

Traditionally dated c. 930–700 BC

The transition from judges to the monarchy.

1 Samuel details the rise of Samuel as judge, the tragic reign of Saul as Israel's first king, and the choosing and preparation of David to succeed him.

“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

“There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.”

“For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.”

“I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,”