Recognized as some of the most enduring English Bible commentary, Simons critical work addresses challenges the church faced during the beginning of the Enlightenment. 1 Samuel Minor Prophets 7:1216). Saul, the King Chosen (1 Samuel 8-15) -God never intended Israel to have any king but Himself. The terrible civil war against the tribe of Benjamin ( Judges 19 - 21 ) had broken the heart of the already-struggling nation, and years of undisciplined religion -- the refusal to obey Jahweh -- had removed the people from the source of their spiritual power. Nahum 1 Samuel 24-26 David's Rise and Saul's Demise, 1 Samuel 25:32-33 Abigail or the Power of Prudence. 1 Samuel; Principle #38; 1 Sam. Prophets From Playing Both Ends Against the Middle to Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place (, Lectures to my Students, Vol. Same size box, less soap. What is it?, the man asked. 24:25). 1 Samuel, Click here for the devotionals listed below, EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY He is well-known for his radio program, Grace to You. Could Saul Rule Forever? 1 Samuel15:27 What is a mantle in the Bible? Eli, the high priest, had no control over his sons, who were also priests. ''Though Moses and Samuel stood before Me, yet My mind could not be toward this people'' (Jer 15:1). Since the UK is now no longer a member of the EU, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control. I have removed several links in response to concerns by discerning readers. ISRAEL'S THEOCRACY Hervey went on to become bishop of Bath and Wells during his life of clerical work. Hosea 1, 2 Samuel : Bible study commentarybyVos, Howard Frederic. In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at this historical period beginning with the miraculous birth of Samuel, continuing through Saul's crowning as. The whole style of treatment is careful and suggestive. 1 Samuel (MacArthur Bibelstudien) - Taschenbuch NEU John MacArthur (28 They wanted a king like the other surrounding nations. Second Samuel concludes with the anger of the Lord being withdrawn from Israel (2 Sam. 1Peter 5:4. Or Is It?1 Samuel 24:1-22, The Spear Makes the Point1 Samuel 26:1-25, What Can a God-less Text Teach Us?1 Samuel 27:128:2, Accepting the Philistines as Your Personal Savior1 Samuel 29:1-11, When the Bottom Drops Out1 Samuel 30:1-31, The birth and parentage of Samuel(1 Sa 1:1-2:10), Praise for Jehovah's person(1 Sa 2:1-3), Praise for prophetic assurances(1 Sa 2:9-10), The failure of Eli's house(1 Sa 2:11-36), The presence of Samuel at Shiloh(1 Sa 2:11), The degeneracy of Eli's sons(1 Sa 2:12-17), The blessing upon Elkanah and Hannah(1 Sa 2:18-21), The warning of Eli to his sons(1 Sa 2:22-26), The prophecy against Eli's house(1 Sa 2:27-36), The deliverance by Samuel(1 Sa 4:1-7:17), The judgment upon Eli's house(1 Sa 4:1-22), The judgment upon the Philistines(1 Sa 5:1-12), The counsel of the Philistines(1 Sa 6:1-9), The judgment because of the Ark(1 Sa 6:19-21), Samuel's promise of deliverance(1 Sa 7:3-4), The defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 7:5-14), Samuel's ministry summarized(1 Sa 7:15-17), The demand of Israel for a king(1 Sa 8:1-22), The failure of Samuel's successors(1 Sa 8:1-3), The request of the elders of Israel(1 Sa 8:4-9), The Lord's warning about the request(1 Sa 8:10-18), The anointing of Saul to be King(1 Sa 9:1-10:16), Saul's ancestry and stature(1 Sa 9:1-2), Saul's encounter with Samuel(1 Sa 9:3-27), The request for Samuel's aid(1 Sa 9:5-14), The suggestion of Saul's servant(1 Sa 9:5-10), The directions of the women(1 Sa 9:11-14), The preparation of Samuel(1 Sa 9:15-17), The meeting of Saul and Samuel(1 Sa 9:18-27), Saul's anointing by Samuel(1 Sa 10:1-16), The anointing and instructions by Samuel(1 Sa 10:1-8), The vindication of Saul as king(1 Sa 10:17-11:15), Saul's appointment as king(1 Sa 10:17-27), Saul's defeat of the Ammonites(1 Sa 11:1-11), The threat to Jabesh-gilead(1 Sa 11:1-5), Saul's approval by Israel(1 Sa 11:12-15), The final address of Samuel(1 Sa 12:1-25), Samuel's plea for obedience to the Lord(1 Sa 12:6-18), Samuel's words of comfort(1 Sa 12:19-25), Saul's initial conflict with the Philistines(1 Sa 13:1-14:52), The scattering of Israel's army(1 Sa 13:1-7), The impetuousness of Saul(1 Sa 13:8-14), The oppression of Israel(1 Sa 13:15-23), The route of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:1-23), Jonathan's approach to the Philistines(1 Sa 14:1-5), Jonathan's engagement of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:6-15), Jonathan's scattering of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:16-23), The foolish oath of Saul(1 Sa 14:24-46), Jonathan's unknowing disobedience(1 Sa 14:24-30), Israel's sin of eating blood(1 Sa 14:31-35), Jonathan blamed for Israel's sin(1 Sa 14:36-42), Jonathan rescued from death(1 Sa 14:43-46), The summary of Saul's military prowess(1 Sa 14:47-48), The war with the Philistines(1 Sa 14:52), Saul's failure and rejection as king(1 Sa 15:1-35), Samuel's instructions to destroy Amalek(1 Sa 15:1-3), Saul's defeat of the Amalekites(1 Sa 15:4-9), Samuel's disclosure of Saul's failure(1 Sa 15:10-19), His request for forgiveness(1 Sa 15:24), Saul's rejection by the Lord(1 Sa 15:25-31), Samuel's slaying of Agag(1 Sa 15:32-35), David in the court of Saul(1 Sa 16:1-19:17), The Lord's instructions to Samuel(1 Sa 16:1-3), Samuel's selection of the Lord's anointed(1 Sa 16:4-13), The slaughter of Goliath by David(1 Sa 17:1-58), The rebuff of David's brothers(1 Sa 17:28-30), The confrontation with Goliath(1 Sa 17:41-49), The defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 17:50-54), The separation of David from Saul(1 Sa 18:1-19:17), Saul's attempts to kill David(1 Sa 18:10-19:17), His attempt to spear David(1 Sa 18:10-16), His attempt to have David killed by the Philistines(1 Sa 18:17-30), Saul's aborted promise of Merab(1 Sa 18:17-19), Saul's promise of Michal(1 Sa 18:20-30), His attempt to spear David again(1 Sa 19:1-17), David in exile from Saul(1 Sa 19:18-31:13), His flight to Samuel at Ramah(1 Sa 19:18-24), The plot to ascertain Saul's motives(1 Sa 20:1-42), The intentions of Saul revealed(1 Sa 20:24-34), The separation of David and Saul(1 Sa 20:35-42), His flight to Ahimelech at Nob(1 Sa 21:1-9), His flight to Achish, king of Gath(1 Sa 21:10-15), His flight to the cave of Adullam(1 Sa 22:1-2), His flight to Mizpah of Moab(1 Sa 22:3-5), Saul's vengeance on Ahimelech(1 Sa 22:6-23), The discovery of Ahimelech's aid to David(1 Sa 22:6-10), The massacre of Ahimelech, the priests and Nob(1 Sa 22:11-19), David's defeat of the Philistines at Keilah(1 Sa 23:1-13), David's defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 23:1-5), His flight in the wilderness of Ziph(1 Sa 23:14-23), His flight in the wilderness of Maon(1 Sa 23:24-27), His flight in the wilderness of Engedi(1 Sa 23:28-24:22), The sparing of Saul's life(1 Sa 23:28-24:7), The words of David to Saul(1 Sa 24:8-15), The reply of Saul to David(1 Sa 24:16-22), His flight in the wilderness of Paran(1 Sa 25:1-44), The intercession of Abigail(1 Sa 25:14-31), The marriage of Abigail to David(1 Sa 25:39-42), The marriage of Ahinoam to David(1 Sa 25:43), His flight in the wilderness of Ziph(1 Sa 26:1-25), The Ziphites again inform on David(1 Sa 26:1-5), His flight to Philistia(1 Sa 27:1-31:13), The Philistine advance on Israel(1 Sa 28:1-31:13), Saul's consultation with the witch of Endor(1 Sa 28:1-25), Saul's search for spiritual aid(1 Sa 28:1-7), Saul's conversation with the woman of Endor(1 Sa 28:8-14), Samuel's discourse with Saul(1 Sa 28:15-19), The departure of David from the Philistine ranks(1 Sa 29:1-30:31), The reaction of the Philistine lords(1 Sa 29:1-5), The Amalekites raid Ziklag(1 Sa 30:1-6), The pursuit of David after the Amalekites(1 Sa 30:7-31), The finding of an Egyptian slave(1 Sa 30:11-15), The slaughter of the Amalekites(1 Sa 30:16-20), The dividing of the spoils(1 Sa 30:21-31), Saul's defeat by the Philistines(1 Sa 31:1-13), The recovery of Saul's body(1 Sa 31:11-13), "Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days" - (Acts 3:24). 2 Peter He was ''God's son'' from the moment of his birth. The Schools of the Prophets founded by him are a foreshadowing of the Lord's service in pouring out His Spirit upon apostles, evangelists, and teachers. Saul died on the field of battle by his own hand. I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. He stands in the doorway as they come home in the evening, and examines every sheep before it goes in. Instead, it is usually something about who God is andabout how he makes and keeps his covenant with us. The better often is the foe E to W. This central spine ranges in height from 1,500 ft. to 3,300 ft. above sea level. Originally compiled as a study-guide for University examinations,A Key to the Books of Samuelprovides concise exposition that explicates authorship, historical context, semantic meaning, and parallel structure across books. 23:17). The stories retold in these books are of significant value didactically for this present age. Jonathan, at the risk of his own life (1Sa 20:33), sought to reconcile his father to David. The books of Samuel contain no clear indication of the date of composition. 1Sa 17:32b, 5. W. O. E. Oesterley(18661950) was educated at Brighton College, Jesus College, and West Theological College. J. Barton Payne cites four degenerations in Sauls experience: David, son of Jesse, was a man after Gods heart, and in a life-span of about seventy years, he served his own generation by the will of God (Acts 13:36, KJV). Compact Bible commentarybyRadmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. The Masoretic text will be assumed to represent the original text unless there is a grammatical or contextual impossibility. VII. 1105 B.C., the birth of Samuel (1 Sam. It is worth noting in this instance that the MacArthur Study Bible states this reference as "11:6" instead of "11:16". Matthew 7:13-14;1 Samuel 16:7;Matthew 18:15-20 How should we act toward those who profess to be Christians but seem indifferent to spiritual things? Saul's Private Anointing - 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16, Saul's Public Selection by Lot - 1 Samuel 10:17-27, Saul's Rescue of Jabesh Gilead - 1 Samuel 11:1-15, Samuel Warns and Encourages Israel - 1 Samuel 12:1-25, Saul's Failure as King - 1 Samuel 13:1-15:35, Rejection: Saul Offers Sacrifices - 1 Samuel 13:1-22, Saul: His Deficient Character - 1 Samuel 14:1-46, Saul: His Deficient Military Accomplishments - 1 Samuel 14:47-52, Rejection: Saul Did Not Destroy the Amalekites - 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Saul and David: David's Rise and Saul's Fall - 1 Samuel 16:1-2 Samuel 1:27, David's Success and Troubles in Saul's Service - 1 Samuel 16:1-18:30, David Defeats Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:1-18:5, David and His Tens of Thousands - 1 Samuel 18:6-16, David, the Lord is With Him - 1 Samuel 18:17-30, David Flees From Saul - 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5, David Aided by Michal - 1 Samuel 19:11-17, David Aided by Samuel - 1 Samuel 19:18-24, David Aided by Jonathan - 1 Samuel 20:1-42, David Aided by Ahimelech - 1 Samuel 21:1-9, David Aided by Achish - 1 Samuel 21:10-15, David Aided by the King of Moab and by Gad - 1 Samuel 22:1-5, David's Innocence and Saul's Guilt - 1 Samuel 22:6-2 Samuel 1:27, Toward Other Israelites - 1 Samuel 22:6-23:6, Saul Kills the Priests at Nob - 1 Samuel 22:6-23, David Barely Escapes Saul - 1 Samuel 23:7-29, David Spares Saul for the First Time - 1 Samuel 24:1-22, David Kept From Bloodguilt - 1 Samuel 25:1-44, David Spares Saul a Second Time - 1 Samuel 26:1-25, Toward the Philistines - 1 Samuel 27:1-2 Samuel 1:27, David Fools the Philistines - 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2, Saul's Fear of the Philistines - 1 Samuel 28:1-25, David Is Feared and Victorious - 1 Samuel 29:1-30:31, Achish Sends David Back to Ziklag - 1 Samuel 29:1-11, David Destroys the Amalekites - 1 Samuel 30:1-31, The Books of Chronicles byJames G. Murphy, An Apparatus Criticus to Chronicles in the Peshitta Version, The Chronicle of Man, or, The Genealogies in the Book of Chronicles Viewed as Foreshadowing the Purpose of the Ages, Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Books of Kings byC. F. Burney, Expository Readings on the Books of Kings byJohn Cumming, The Mystery of the Kingdom: Traced Through the Four Books of Kings, The First and Second Books of Kings: James Robertson, The Books of the Kings of Judah and Israel: A Harmony of the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, Saul, the First King of Israel: A Scripture Study, Promise and Deliverance, Volume 2 The failure of Israel's Theocracy, Promise and Deliverance I: From Creation To The Conquest Of Canaan, Promise and Deliverance II: The failure of Israel's Theocracy, Promise and Deliverance III: Christ's Ministry and Death, Promise and Deliverance IV (Christ and the Church), Lights and Shadows in the Life of King David, Chapter 2. 22:3-4;Honoring Parents:Adult children are to honor and care for their parents. Therefore the inclusion of specific links does not indicate that we agree with every comment. Ebenezer means "stone of help." set done by 12 men selected for unusual ability to show the Bible is alive in biblical exposition, with spiritual refreshment and insight. From 9/11 to ??? That's all you have to do. The Macarthur Bible Commentary (libro En Ingls) - $ 1,400 This Life of David has supplied a great lack. Spurgeon. 7) What is the identity of Davids seed in 2 Sam. The new Unger's Bible dictionarybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-, Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book surveybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, The Hodder Bible handbookbyUnger, Merrill, Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old TestamentbyUnger, Merrill, Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the BiblebyKerr, William3 ratings, The new encyclopedia of Christian quotationsbyWater, Mark. 1 Samuel Sermon Notes We must choose God's best or our own way. 16:14-23;Security in Christ:Though God will discipline us when we persistently sin, we are to take comfort in the fact that it is for our own good and we are secure in His eternal love. It seems best to understand the appearance of Samuel as the Lord allowing the dead Samuel to speak with Saul. 8:1) and mi. 1 Samuel 4, 7, 14, 17, 31 Why were the Philistines and the Israelites always at war? All rights reserved. Samuel's mother, Hannah, was unable to have children, and she asked God for a son, dedicating that child to His service. Note that 931BC marks the division of the Kingdom into Southern Tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and Ten Northern Tribes. Jeffries: The best introduction to the Book of 1 Samuel expresses in one declarative sentence the full impact of the social, political, historical and theological dynamics which characterized Gods Chosen People at the time of its writing: Judges 21:25NKJV In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.. Hannah was the original source of the prayer psalm in 1 Samuel 2:1-10. Unlike many 'Manuals,' the present book will prove a good help . 11; 2 Sam. The Word of the Lord through Samuel (3:14:1a), 2. Be successful (1 Samuel): Attaining Wealth That Money Can't Buy byWiersbe, Warren W96 ratings. 424 ratingsMultiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. It was not long, though, until David was rejected by Israel and had to hide in the cave of Adullam. The Man after God's own Heart, Chapter 14. Perhaps this renewed action on their part was due to the death of Samson. The Presbyterians and Reformed Review. After being denied access to Egypt, they settled among other preexisting Philistines along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. The hidden boundary between Saul, Jonathan, and the Philistines (, 17. Some of his views on eschatology are questionable at best. 6:1015 Philistines return the ark with guilt offering to Beth-shemesh, 1 Sam. He did not want to be labeled a Calvinist or an Arminian. One example is the birth of Samuel in response to Hannahs prayer (1 Sam. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. A rewarding devotional work. Cyril J. Barber, Promise and Deliverance, Volume 2 The failure of Israel's Theocracyby S G De Graaf - 1905, Scroll to Page 67-399 for The History of Israel under a Theocracy - goes from Saul to the Captivity to Babylon (1 Samuel - 2 Chronicles). 1 Samuel16:1 Who was Jesse in the Bible? 26:1-25; Respect Plus Accountability:We are to respect those who have spiritual leadership roles in the church, but they must still be held accountable for irresponsible and sinful actions. Some of Israels greatest moments of glory and darkest hours of defeat are retold with simplicity and candor. Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The writer avails himself of the labors of English and Continental commentators, so that the reader of this book will have the fullest lights that modern research has thrown on the subject. 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. To avoid confusion be aware that after the division of the Kingdom in 931BC, the Southern Kingdom is most often designated in Scripture as "Judah" and the Northern Kingdom as "Israel." 11:14-12:5;Modeling Godly Character:To earn the right to be heard, we must consistently model godly character that refl ects the life of Jesus Christ. 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. 24:20). And so they lose the best. The long period of the rule of the judges ends with Samuel. Samuel erected an altar and called it Ebenezer (1 Samuel 7:12). No man had a greater opportunity than Saul and no man ever was a greater failure. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible. The NKJV uses the Masoretic text with significant variant readings in the marginal notes. One is not surprised that the Jews have esteemed Samuel second to Moses among their leaders. The International Critical Commentary. Oesterley went on to become Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at King's College, London. But there is nothing in the text which is inconsistent with seeing the prophets as communicators of divine revelation, at times prophesying with musical accompaniment. 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. Read Judges 21:19-21. 6) How did Samuel appear in 1 Sam. After being denied access to Egypt, they settled among other preexisting Philistines along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary of the Books of Samuel. 7, 1, 2 Samuel, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1996), 18. The ministry of the Holy Spirit in 1 Sam. 1 Samuel; Principle #32; 1 Sam. Ruth 7:3, 4), and the judges were dishonest (1 Sam. from the hill country of Ephraim in the N (1 Sam. With great minuteness, and force, and beauty, he brings out the chief points in the career of the first monarch of Israel; and at the same time makes the narrative of outward events serve as a key to unlock the chambers of his inner being. For the geography, zoology, botany, and manners and customs of Palestine, this will be your counselor and guide.A work of art as well as learning. Amos His treatment of the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David is helpful, even if it lacks depth that a thorough knowledge of human personality would enhance. Hervey seeks to relay the inherent connection between Chronicles and the Pentateuch with regard for the law and redemption. Fearnley critically examines the lineage as a key part of understanding biblical history. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point "The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh" (1 Samuel 3:21). Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use it. ), since 2 Kings concludes during the exile (2 Kin. T. Boston Johnstonewas Professor at St. Andrews in Scotland. It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. 8 and 12 are strongly anti-monarchial. James Rosscup -A thoroughly conservative work, very clearly written, in two sections, prophetism and the prophets. DISCLAIMER: Before you "go to the commentaries" go to the Scriptures and study them inductively (Click 3 part overview of how to do Inductive Bible Study) in dependence on your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, Who Jesus promised would guide us into all the truth (John 16:13). THE THREE LEADING CHARACTERS OF 1 AND 2 SAMUEL. Israel's First King. 1 Samuel 19:13, 16 Why did people keep family idols? When Samuel came into power the people were in an awful state. Lord's Day Services. Combining a pious voice with the objective tone of the Age of Reason, this volume presents the critical commentary of Anglican minister Patrick Simon on the books of Samuel. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. 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?" He had ruled for forty years. He and Moses are God's chosen examples of intercessors. The key thought is ''choosing a king,'' and the key verse reads, ''Now, therefore, behold the king whom ye have chosen'' (1Sam 12:13). Under Saul, Israel was more than a loose confederation that gathered together whenever there was a common threat, but there was no strong central rule such as existed later. (A Basic Library for Bible Students), Notes are brief but this is an excellent modern commentary, MATTHEW HENRY'S It offers brief explanation of some main problems, such as the number judged at Beth Shemesh in I Samuel 6:19ff. ARCHIVE.ORG God chose him to institute Israels monarchy, but three times during his reign he disqualified himself from the high office. Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Should you discover some commentary or sermon you feel may not be orthodox, please email your concern. Examining the composition of the English translation based on the reconstruction of the original Hebrew,R. Kittelprovides critical examination of the text with regard for semantic interpretation and historical context. 1 Samuel; Principle #39; 1 Sam. The approach is mildly critical. The rise of divinely appointed judges during this period provided mainly for military needs. During those years, Israel was transformed from a loosely knit group of tribes under judges to a united nation under the reign of a centralized monarchy. Matthew It was taking the lower level. Many of the Psalms recall David's watch over the flock: ''When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, Also, in relation to David, it is particularly evident that nothing can frustrate Gods plan to have him rule over Israel (1 Sam. 1 Samuel 15:10-23 The Slippery Slope Of Success. Israels victory over the Philistines and the judgeship of Samuel (7:217), II. 1 Samuel Devotionals Here the hyenas stalk the sheep if they get separated from the shepherd. 1 Samuel Commentaries | Precept Austin Used by permission. and how to fill in the number of Sauls years in 13:1. . Pentateuch 1 Samuel 1 Samuel; Principle #30; 1 Sam. Judg. 1Sa 17:33-36, 6. 931722B.C.) John MacArthur New Testament Commentaries | Reviews, Theology 4:12-22; The Impact of Sin:To avoid causing others to stumble and fall into sin, we should live consistent godly lives. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. 1 Samuel18-19 How many wives did King David have? Neither Egypt nor the Mesopotamian powers, Babylon and Assyria, were threats to Israel at that time. The Old Testament Sauls disobedience resulted in the Lords judgment, and he was rejected as king over Israel (1 Sam. 1 Samuel 17 Who killed Goliath, David or Elhanan? 3:1-18;Human Responsibility:We are to take full responsibility for our failures, never blaming God or anyone else.