Samuel: Anointer of King The Book of Samuel Samuel: Anointer of King

The Book of Samuel The two Books of Samuel were originally one book in Hebrew First Samuel deals with the transition from the period of the judges to that of the monarchy. Second Samuel opens up with David.

Close Reading 1 Samuel ch. 1- Birth ch. 3- Call

SAMUEL Elkanah- dad Had two wives Peninnah- had children Hannah Loved her His mother Barren Suffers Prayed to the Lord and made a vow Offers Samuel to God “set him before you as a Nazirite” The name Samuel means “asked of God”

The priest Eli takes in Hannah’s son, Samuel, consecrated as a Nazirite to serve God.

While sleeping in the sanctuary- 4 times Serving Under Eli Samuel is dedicated as a priest to the Ark at a very young age (1 Samuel 3: 1-21) His call While sleeping in the sanctuary- 4 times “Speak, for your servant is listening” 3:10 Priest and judge The last judge

1 Samuel: Eli & the Ark worksheet

Eli Is 98 Is blind Has two sons Hophni Phinehas He died when he found out that his two sons were dead And that the Ark was captured

Phinehas’ wife she was pregnant When she found out that her husband and his family are dead and that the Ark is captured She gives birth to Ichabod Meaning: “The glory has departed from Israel”

The Ark of the Covenant During war against the Philistines, Israel lost Many died about 4000 and the Ark was captured 30000 more Israelites died including Eli’s sons.

The Ark in other Lands The ark was at Dagon (house-pagan god), Gath, and Ekron God was upset Many people had tumors

The Ark returns to Israel The Philistines decide to send the Ark back They also sent a guilt offering The Levites received the Ark The people offered a burnt offering

Samuel as Judge After Eli’s death, Samuel became the judge of Israel. He was a judge all days of his life Read I Samuel 7:3-17