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. The Death of Saul and Jonathan, Chapter 25. We either can have God's best or His second best, His directive will or His permissive will. (, 4. 10:10;16:13). In one corner was a shiny implement labeled Anger$250, next to it a curved tool labeled Sloth$380. As the man searched, he found Criticism$500 and Jealousy$630. Out of the corner of his eye, the man spotted a beaten-up tool with a price tag of $12,000. In the same way, the sons of even righteous Samuel ''walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment'' [1Sam 8:3], until the people of Israel made their behavior the excuse to demand a king. What brought about this timely revival? He is also the author of a number of commentaries on Old Testament books. 4:12-22; The Impact of Sin:To avoid causing others to stumble and fall into sin, we should live consistent godly lives. Jensen suggests that you read1 Samuel with this outline in mind: Paul Apple's Commentary on 1 Samuel has the following introduction (Source). 3 John Church Pulpit Commentary 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Can You Trust Your Heart? But he was known as an evangelical Calvinist, and rightly so. Copyright 2007, Grace to You. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Spurgeon - This is a masterpiece as a critical history, and the best of Chandlers productions. 1 Peter 1 Samuel; Principle #12; 1 Sam. He was handsome to look at, he was tall and of a noble mien. 13:14), these conditions were reversed. 6:1921 The Lord strikes 70 men for looking into the ark, 1 Sam. Each tool had a price tag. 8:1) and mi. Romans Philemon Sabbath Morning Readings on the Old Testament: The First and Second Books of Samuel by John CummingPublication Date: 1859 Pages: 465. Kirkpatrick Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1919. The Whole Bible 1 John Many of the Psalms recall David's watch over the flock: ''When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, Commentary on the Old Testament, The First Book of Samuel (Cambridge Bible Commentary) - borrow, 2 Samuel (Word Biblical Commentary) - borrow, 1 and 2 Samuel : an introduction and commentary (borrow), (Word Bible Commentary) - can be borrowed, Multiple Pictures related to 1 Chronicles, Multiple Pictures related to 2 Chronicles, 1 Samuel1:10-11ff The Journey from Barren to Blessed, 1 Samuel 7:1-13 Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us, 1 Samuel18:5, 14-15, 30 Behaving Ourselves Wisely, 1 Samuel 15 -The Irrepressible Force of Secret Sin, The God Who Remembers, Repents, and Rejects, A Beautiful Woman Can Make a Big Difference, 1 Samuel 16 24, Psalms 11 and 59 (David and Escape from Saul), 1 Samuel 25-31, 2 Samuel 1-4, 1 Chronicles 1-10, and Various Psalms (Transition from Saul to David), 1 Samuel 1:1-10GODS CALL TO LITTLE CHILDREN, 1 Samuel 1:28 THE CHILD WE LEND TO THE LORD, 1 Samuel 2:12-17 ELI: TROUBLE IN THE HOME, 1 Samuel 3:1-10 GOD CALLS LITTLE CHILDREN. Sidlow Baxter -In the Hebrew manuscripts, 1 and 2 Samuel form but one book, as also do 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles. The writing flows with lucid vitality, and Bergen invests much from word study, grammar, customs, geographical details, etc. 4:3-5, 10, 20-22; 5:1-4; 6:19-21, God Is Still In Control When I Make Poor Choices1 Sam 8:6-9; 1 Sam. 1:5. The Spirit of the Lord came upon both Saul and David after their anointing as king (1 Sam. The International Critical Commentary. Meyer was well known for his friendship withDwight L. Moody, as well as authoring over forty titles. 21:1-15;The Power of Fear:When we become fearful, we must be on guard against the temptation to regress to a itudes and actions that are self focused. The priesthood was corrupt (1 Sam. 1Sa 17:55-58, Biblical Sermons, H. W. Robinson, Baker, 1989, p.51 (sermon by James Rose), INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL COMMENTARY we have found it to be effective and interesting.The British Quarterly Review. Looking at the Old Testament parallels throughout the text, Burney delineates the importance of idiomatic and colloquial use of language throughout the books. God pities that person. For homiletical purposes these volumes are so many hills of gold, but, alas, there is dross also, for Baptismal Regeneration and other grave errors occur.We are very far from endorsing all Zcklers remarks." Frequently Abused Verses: Did God Forbid us to Critique or Criticize Church Leaders? NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bibleby Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne;917 ratingsVery helpful notes. The sins of Eli and his sons resulted in their deaths (1 Sam. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The New Testament The earliest Hebrew manuscripts entitled the one book Samuel after the man God used to establish the kingship in Israel. He was a child of prayer (1 Samuel 3:1-19); he brought victory to his people through prayer (1 Samuel 7:5-10); when the nation wanted a king, Samuel prayed unto the Lord (1 Samuel 8:6); intercessory prayer was the keynote of his life (1 Samuel 12:19-23).Eli was both judge and priest at this time. Religion is not just a matter of emotion but also of the will. from the hill country of Ephraim in the N (1 Sam. In II Samuel 7, Laney sheds light on the covenant by picturing its threefold nature. The story is told in I Samuel 27-30, a passage little known to most of us but one which is perfectly relevant today. 1 Sam 10:5). He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever'' (Luk 1:51-55). Spurgeon - Baptist minister of Birmingham [England] Sermons of the highest order upon a few incidents in Davids life. 2:10) and the song of David (2 Sam. 931722B.C.) 1 Samuel 15:10-23 The Slippery Slope Of Success. The key thought is ''choosing a king,'' and the key verse reads, ''Now, therefore, behold the king whom ye have chosen'' (1Sam 12:13). The earliest Hebrew manuscripts entitled the one book Samuel after the man God used to establish the kingship in Israel. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. The name Samuel is from a Hebrew word which has been variously translated as: the name of God, his name is God, his name is mighty, or heard of God. Spurgeon on Blaikie's related life of David: "Dr. Blaikie is a good writer. 3:3 The Lord calls to Samuel who is sleeping in the tent of meeting, where the ark of God was, 1 Samuel 4 Philistines capture the ark (for seven months:1 Sam. Though the written records of these 3 prophets could have been used for information in the writing of 1 and 2 Samuel, the human author of these books is unknown. 15:29 Zadok and Abiathar carry the ark back to Jerusalem, 1 Samuel 19:11 Davids house surrounded -- Psalm 59:1-17, 1 Samuel 21:1011 David seized by Achish -- Psalm 56:1-13, 1 Samuel 21:1222:1 David escapes from Achish (called Abimelech inPsalm 34title) -- Psalm 34:1-22, 1 Samuel 22:1(possibly 1Sa 24:3) David in cave -- Psalm 57:1-11; Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 22:919 Doeg the Edomite -- Psalm 52:1-9, 1 Samuel 23:1415(possibly)Desert of Judah -- Psalm 63:1-11, 1 Samuel 23:19 David betrayed by Ziphites -- Psalm 54:1-7, 2 Samuel 8:114 Victory over Transjordan -- Psalm 60:1-12, 2 Samuel 1112 Against house of Uriah -- Psalm 51:1-19, 2 Samuel 1517 Absaloms revolt -- Psalm 3:1-8, 2 Samuel 1517(possibly)Desert of Judah -- Psalm 63:1-11, 2 Samuel Victory over all enemies -- Psalm 18:1-50, Judgment Begins at the House of God1 Samuel 2:1136, Arkeological Discoveries1 Samuel 5:17:1, CovenantAccusing and Assuring1 Samuel 12:1-25, Glory to God in the Highest and on EarthThud!1 Samuel 17:1-58, The Shadow of the Almighty1 Samuel 18:1-9:24, How Do You Spell Security?1 Samuel 20:1-42, Even Now Many Antichrists Have Come1 Samuel 22:623, This Is the Day! David: Shepherd, Psalmist, King - F. B. MeyerPages: 200, Life and Reign of David by W G Blaikie, 1880 (Only 32 pages), Cyril J. Barber - One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. Their division into two books each, as we now have them, originates with the so-called Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, said to have been made in the third century B.C. 1 Samuel; Principle #33; 1 Sam. DAVID IN ADULLAM. Major Prophets There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. God chose him to institute Israels monarchy, but three times during his reign he disqualified himself from the high office. Notes on 2 KingsJames DaviesPublication Date: 1873 Pages: 209 Pages: 161. The resemblance between Hannah's Song and that of Mary, the mother of Jesus, [is remarkable]. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. That's all you have to do. The books of Samuel contain a number of interpretive issues that have been widely discussed: 1) Which of the ancient mss.3 is closest to the original autograph? When Samuel came into power the people were in an awful state. Johnstone also includes relevant map sets and examination questions for further clarification and study. 1 Samuel; Principle #44; 1 Sam. and later made an integral part of the Former Prophets. . 3:19-4:2;Discerning the Truth:We should consult the Holy Scriptures as well as mature Christians to help us discern truth from error. 1 Samuel4:18 What is the significance of a city gate in the Bible? Later Hebrew texts and the English versions call the divided book 1 and 2 Samuel. The LXX designated them The First and Second Books of Kingdoms and the Vg., First and Second Kings, with our 1 and 2 Kings being Third and Fourth Kings.. Always Sizes up the Opposition and makes sure he has adequate resources to Overcome. The work comes to the reader as an anonymous writing, i.e., the human author speaks for the Lord and gives the divine interpretation of the events narrated. Originally delivered as a series of lectures on the books of Samuel and Kings, Andrew J. Jukes offers valuable exegesis, while focusing on the difficult transition from theocracy to monarchy. 7:12 Men of Kiriath-jearim take the ark to the house of Abinadab (where it stays for 20 years), 1 Sam. If we remember this, we cannot easily forget the central spiritual message of the book. Pentateuch A definitive in depth resource on this subject. The exhortation of Samuel to Israel concerning the king (11:1412:25), B. 12:20-25, June 27, 2010, The Power Of Choice1 Sam. 1 Samuel 5 What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with? 25:2730). Grace Journal11.2 (Spring 1970): 34-40, The Case for Kingship in Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets,"Westminster Theological Journal52.1 (1990): 101-115, Reconsidering the Height of Goliath,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society48.4 (Dec. 2005): 701-714, A Jonadab connection in the Absalom conspiracy,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society30.4 (Dec. 1987): 387-390, The transfer of power from Saul to David in 1 Sam 16:13-14,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society32.4 (Dec. 1989): 473-483, Theology and art in the narrative of the Ammonite War (2 Samuel 10-12),"Grace Theological Journal3.2 (Fall 1982): 193-205, STRUCTURE, CONTEXT AND MEANING IN THE SAMUEL CONCLUSION (2 SA. He and Moses are God's chosen examples of intercessors. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of . 10521011 B.C., and David who was king of the united monarchy ca. 1105 B.C., the birth of Samuel (1 Sam. Those who have watched the sunrise from those plains where David must often have watched it, tell us that no words can describe its magnificence. The good shepherd has always to take his life in his hand and be ready to lay it down. This volume from Presbyterian minister George Lawson includes two works. The power of the Holy Spirit brought forth prophecy (1 Sam. Put away your strange gods" (author's paraphrase of 1 Samuel 7:3). Because we dont want you to incur expenditure for which you are not prepared, could you please confirm whether you are willing to pay this charge, if necessary? The work is cursory. God providentially and individually guided the lives of chosen people such as Hannah, Samuel, and David. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, It is not always open ill Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! A child was born in Bethlehem of the tribe of Judah. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. There are those who think they are "all right.". 1 Samuel; Principle #8; 1 Sam. Commentary - for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Samuel and the prophets" - (Heb 11:32). Blaikie is a good writer. 10:6) and victory in battle (1 Sam. He provides exegesis from Chronicles, the Psalms, and Samuel. Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and orthodox teacher/preachers cannot help but have at least some bias of the expositor based upon his training and experience. 1 Samuel 4 The Vanity of Cultural Religion, 1 Samuel 31-2 Samuel 1 Dealing with Grief. 4) How did the Holy Spirit minister before Pentecost? The anger and fear of Saul toward David (18:130), 2. No man had a greater opportunity than Saul and no man ever was a greater failure. 6:6, 7). A Critical and Exegetical Commentary of the Books of Samuel. mile/miles2 the Ammonites (2 Sam. 1 Samuel, John MacArthur Study Guides - Christianbook From now onwards we are to see Israel under the kings. Refer to it frequently.They are not exactly a commentary, but what marvelous expositions you have there! Covering in detail the text of First and Second Samuel, Joseph August Miller explicates the text with the purpose of practical application of critical themesexempli gratia: exemplification of faith, humility, repentance, and obedience. "And, after that, He (God) gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet" - (Acts 13:20). 1 Samuel1:18 Who was Elkanah in the Bible? He was a physical giant (1 Sam 10:23), industrious, generous, honest, and modest. 2) Is Samuel ambivalent to the establishment of the human kingship in Israel? Thats true with people as well. The ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1 Sam. 28:1-25;Finishing Well:As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, our goal should always be to conclude our lives on earth fulfilling God's will. Therefore, discouragement is anything that takes the courage out. Bushwas a Biblical scholar, a professor of oriental literature in New York City University, and initially a presbyterian minister. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 WHEN CAN A CHILD BE SAVED? There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. It offers brief explanation of some main problems, such as the number judged at Beth Shemesh in I Samuel 6:19ff. William J. Deanewas Rector of Ashan, Essex. 1998): 3-22. 29:1-30:31;Sincere Prayer:We should remember that God, as our heavenly Father, is always available when we sincerely seek His help. Butler's Analogy of Religion,An Outline of Paley's Evidences of Christianity,England under the Normans, andEngland Under the Tudors. So Christ stripped Himself of His glory, and He has covered us with the robe of His righteousness, and has armed and girded us for the fight. 5) to the W and the Ammonites (1 Sam. Obadiah The faith and the failures of both great and small are viewed in the light of sovereign grace. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Mark Ephesians F. B. Meyer(18471929) was educated at Brighton College, University of London, and Regent's Park College. It is hard to find a single mistake that Samuel made. While the desire of Israel for a king was acceptable (Deut. Major Prophets 1 Samuel14:37-45 What were the Urim and Thummim? The ''morning'' of Saul's life was calm and bright. 560540 B.C. It is very well written and very thorough. Davies utilizes the Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for clarification on textual arrangement, semantic variation, and historical context. In 1832, Cumming was appointed to theCrown Court ChurchinCovent Garden, London, aChurch of Scotlandcongregation that catered for Scots living in London. James Rosscup -An attempt to meet general readers needs. ), English translations, and modern Hebrew Bibles. From 9/11 to ??? . Is it a personal being, i.e., a demon, or a spirit of discontent created by God in the heart (cf. It is usually taken as Solomon. ''There is a line by us unseen After this, it occurs very frequently, especially in the prophets-- 281 times in all. 13:1). Leviticus Song of Solomon Is Willing to be Personally involved. The books are literarily framed by two references to the anointed king in the prayer of Hannah (1 Sam. The oracle against Elis house (2:2736), 5. ), Saul who reigned ca. Saul, Jonathan, and the Philistines (, 17. Deuteronomy Dalbys applications of Scripture to everyday life are eminently readable and enduringly valuable for those seeking to live under the authority of Scripture. The Kingscontains succinct explanation and clarification on textual arrangement, parallel motifs and figurative language, chronological sequence, and the scope of the text. The Masoretic text will be assumed to represent the original text unless there is a grammatical or contextual impossibility. He sleeps in the doorway to guard the sheep at night. Major Prophets Click here for links to sermons on sections listed below: BOB DEFFINBAUGH [1 Samuel16:14], Exodus Motifs in First Samuel 7 and 8: a Brief Comment,"The Evangelical Quarterly52.3 (Jul.-Sept. 1980): 130-131, The Discourse Structure of the Rape of Tamar (2 Samuel 13:1-22),"Vox Evangelica20 (1990): 21-42, Why has Yahweh Defeated us Today Before the Philistines?' We can wrap ourselves up in the same packaging every daynice clothes, big smile, friendly demeanoryet still be less than what we appear to be. 2. And, no, it is usually not a moral lesson. Ecclesiastes God rebukes him and tells him to arise and anoint the new king (1 Samuel 16:1). The story of the rise of David in the second half of1 Samuelprepares for the full-scale kingship of David in2 Samuel. They reasoned this way: ''It may save us out of the hand of our enemies'' (1Sam 4:3). Mr. Crockett has shown skill and judgment that will commend his work to the great mass of students.Public Opinion, Mr. Crockett's work is an honest, laborious and successful piece of this study of the Old Testament as it is, that is to be so highly commended both a piece of work and as an aid to others in the study of the central section of the history of the Old Testament as it lies in the documents. More than once David had risked his life, and left the rest of the flock, to rescue one lamb from the mouth of the lion or bear. 1 Samuel; Principle #13; 1 Sam. He was a very capable physician coming to the aid of Israel at a time when her fever was at the highest., Fall of Saul and Rise of David in 1 Samuel, Holy Spirit removed; evil spirit given (1Sa 16:1423), Kingdom torn away (1Sa 13:1314; 15:11, 26), Events of 12 Samuel Referenced in Psalms, Short notes on the main characters from ESV, Below is an interesting outlinefrom Dale Ralph Davis', Part 1A Prophet from Gods Grace 1 Samuel 17, Part 2A King in Gods Place 1 Samuel 814, Part 3A Man after Gods Heart 1 Samuel 1531, Outline of 1 Samuel - John Hannah -Hannah's Bible Outlines (excellent resource). Historical Books 1 Samuel 1 Samuel14:49. Who was Michal in the Bible? Henry P Smith (1904), S. LEWIS JOHNSON The people thought it would solve their many problems, and make things wonderfully easier, if only they could have a human and visible king such as the neighbouring peoples had; but, alas, they were quickly to learn how self-deceived they were in thinking so, for new troubles were now to break upon them through the very king they had demanded: and herein lies the central message of 1 Samuel to us, namely: Troubles increased through choosing the seemingly easier but lower way of human wisdom, in preference to God's way - by choosing less than God's best. He dates the dividing of the kingdom as 931 B. C. Regarding textual matters, Laney does not overlook the lacuna of I Samuel 13:1 as he states that great benefit can be gleaned from the LXX in a study of these two books. The ministry of Samuel marks the institution of the monarchy. Davids despair and Philistine refuge (27:128:2), 2. Saul, The Spiritist, and Samuel,"Grace Journal11.1 (Winter 1970): 13-29, Play it again, Sam The Poetics of Narrative Repetition in 1 Samuel 17 -- David G. Firth, Shining the Lamp: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 5-24,"Tyndale Bulletin52.2 (2001): 203-225, The Accession Narrative (1 Samuel 27 - 2 Samuel 1),"Tyndale Bulletin58.1 (2007): 61-82, David's Rise and Saul's Demise: Narrative Analogy in 1 Samuel 24-26,"Tyndale Bulletin31 (1980): 37-64, Did Samuel Sin?" They shrink, they yield, they shun the cross, In addition to the internal strife and spiritual weakness there was increasing military pressure upon Israel from the outside. Wisdom Literature 1 Samuel 27-29. But when by trials pressed, a. Published 1871One of the Better Older Commentary. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. As the book of 1 Samuel opens, lawlessness is reaching its height in Israel. No copy and paste. Matthew 4,445 ratings. Laneys maps and graphics are well-placed and worthwhile. Israel's First King. The first book of SamuelbyBlaikie, William Garden, Cyril Barber -One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. Peninsula Bible Church, Another source of the studies below and these may load quicker- Life of David. Not only does it recount eventful history; it is eventful history interwoven with the biographies of three colourful personalities - Samuel, Saul, David. Jonathan, at the risk of his own life (1Sa 20:33), sought to reconcile his father to David. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. How could David be considered a man after God's own heart? The Good Shepherd in death. 1 Samuel; Principle #18; 1 Sam. John Chronologically moving through the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, William Day Crockett provides thorough exegesis that is systematically divided between the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. 22:3-4;Honoring Parents:Adult children are to honor and care for their parents. Itfocuses on the meaning of each story and on how to understand and share it. 13:14), these conditions were reversed. In view of the significance and possible results of Professor Moultons undertaking, it is not too much to pronounce it one of the most important spiritual and literary events of the times.The Outlook, Unquestionable here is a task worth carrying out: and it is to be said at once that Dr. Moulton has carried it out with great skill and helpfulness. 12:14). Geneste is the author of several titles includingA Glance into the Kingdom of GraceandChrist in the Wilderness. His ''afternoon'' was cold and dark; his ''evening'' was terrifying with the thunderstorms of despair and suicidal blackness. The kingdom of Saul was also transitional. Robertson went on to become the minister of Knox Church in Winnipeg and a missionary in New York. The Books of Chronicles in Relation to the Pentateuch and the Higher Criticism byA. C. Hervey Publication Date: 1892 Pages: 184. Verse by Verse Teaching Notes So what is so special about thePromise and Deliveranceseries? 11:6). On the Existence and Principle of a Mystic Sense. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. The Rise of Samuel and the Fall of Eli and Sons (, 5. The Gospels In the introduction to the first volume, the author reminds us that the purpose of telling a story is to make it come alive for the hearer, but also warns us about letting the main point get lost in details. The lack of reverence for the ark of the covenant led to the death of a number of Israelites (1 Sam.