Commentary for 1 samuel 1 in this book we have an account of eli, and the wickedness of his sons. There is nothing better for me than that i should speedily escape to the land of the philistines. May 02, 2020 because you have rejected the word of the lord, he has rejected you as king 1 samuel 15. 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. David, the apple of gods eye, was one of the greatest characters of all times. All his elder sons are passed by and david the youngest is pitched upon and anointed 1 samuel 16.
May 21, 2011 tradition held that samuel wrote the book. Samuel is appointed and commissioned to anoint a king among the sons of jesse at bethlehem 1 samuel 16. As we have already seen, the deuteronomic book of judges in all probability ran into samuel and ended in ch. Samuel anoints david the lord said to samuel, how long will you mourn for saul, since i have rejected him as king over israel. This book, and that which follows it, bear the name of samuel in the title, not because he was the. This appears to be a story only about a childless woman who brings her problem to the lord and finds help. God rebukes him and tells him to arise and anoint the new king 1 samuel 16. His ancestor zuph was an ephrathite, that is, of bethlehemjudah, which was called. Even after he successfully led the israelites against the philistines 1 samuel 7, the people came to ask him for a king, adding that his sons were as corrupt as elis 1 samuel 8.
In verses 16, they were not satisfied with the pieces of meat that god allowed them to. Verses 1 5 samuel had retired to his own house in ramah, with a resolution not to appear any more in public business, but to addict himself wholly to the instructing and training up of the sons of the prophets, over whom he presided, as we find, ch. He was the peoples choice tall, handsome, an able warrior. By far, the most important feature of revelation 1 is its long description of the revelator himself, jesus christ. Because you have rejected the word of the lord, he has rejected you as king 1 samuel 15. David, the king proven 1 samuel 16 31 as the third division of the book opens we see samuel mourning for saul. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. David flees to the philistines and david said in his heart, now i shall perish someday by the hand of saul. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16. Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book1 of samuel stands midway between the book of judges and the book of kings. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 16, where god chooses david as king. Possible authors are gad or nathan 1 chronicles 29. Verses 1 8 we have here an account of the state of the family into which samuel the prophet was born. Verses 15 samuel had retired to his own house in ramah, with a resolution not to appear any more in public business, but to addict himself wholly to the instructing and training up of the sons of the prophets, over whom he presided, as we find, ch.
Then of the advancement of saul to be the king of israel, and his ill behaviour, until his death made way for davids succession to the throne, who was an eminent type of christ. Nov 01, 2017 the first book of samuel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 9 duration. His fathers name was elkanah, a levite, and of the family of the kohathites the most honourable house of that tribe as appears, 1 chr. The elders of bethlehem trembled at samuel s coming. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. Clear and uncluttered, this bible speaks plainly, making it easier for you to enter into gods word. John wants to be sure that his readersthe members of gods churchrealize, not only who is revealing the future to the church, but also just how special and important he is to us now. The first book of samuel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 9 duration. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. He promised himself more satisfaction in young prophets than in young princes. The first prophetic word he ever uttered was a condemnation of eli, perhaps the only fatherfigure he ever knew 1 samuel 3. Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book 1 of samuel stands midway between the book of judges and the book of kings.
In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Subsequently, samuel gathered the people at mizpah, where, after again admonishing them concerning their sin in desiring a king 10. The decay in the house of eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which ought to be the medium between god and the people. The birth of samuel takes place during the time of anarchy reflected. Saul growing melancholy, david is pitched upon to relieve him by music 1 samuel 16. Within this bible you can access bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. The king james version kjv of the complete bible in a pure voice audio format each book of the bible read to you one voice at a time. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. So god disqualified saul from being king any longer see ch.
He was not completely given over to obeying gods expressed will. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Samuel given to the lord now the man elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the lord the yearly sacrifice and his vow. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
The book of 1 samuel can be neatly divided into two sections. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Study guide for 1 samuel 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. But hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, not until the child is weaned. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel.
By divine appointment saul was brought into contact with samuel, and samuel was directed to anoint him privately as king 9. The book starts with the miraculous birth of samuel in answer to his mothers earnest prayer. If samuel wrote at least part of the books of samuel, then whoever finished what is now 1 samuel probably wrote 2 samuel. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Now the lord said to samuel, how long will you mourn for saul, seeing i have rejected him from reigning over israel. John wants to be sure that his readersthe members of gods churchrealize, not only who is revealing the future to the church. God gives us leave, in prayer, not only to ask good things in general, but to mention that special good thing we most need and desire.