1,2 Samuel

Who is Samuel in the Bible? What is the book of Samuel about?

Samuel was a young, Israelite boy, whose mother, Hannah, dedicated him to the work of the Lord from an early age. Samuel grew up to become one of Israel’s great prophets and led God’s people through turbulent times.

The two books of Samuel tell the story of this great leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel: Saul and David. The ...