This lad, who was destined to be Israel's greatest king, spent his youth in his father's fields. Looks for Opportunities to make a Difference. Delightful to read devotionally but will also furnish the preacher with much to help in sermon preparation. After this, it occurs very frequently, especially in the prophets-- 281 times in all. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. 1011971B.C. Jewish tradition ascribed the writing of Samuel to Samuel himself or to Samuel, Nathan, and Gad (based on 1 Chr. - for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Samuel and the prophets" - (Heb 11:32). Dr. Robertson is the editor of the volume which containsThe First and Second Books of Kings, and his name is a guarantee for thorough and judicious work. The defense of David by Jonathan and Michal (19:120:42), C. Davids Flight from Sauls Pursuit (21:128:2), 1. Adheres to a modified documentary theory. Lesson 7: Walking in the Integrity of God's Heart, Lesson 8: It's Either Truthor Consequences, Click here for general list of articles related to 1 Samuel, David, Shepherd-Boy, King-Elect, Music-Therapist, Strength in Defeat & Generosity in Victory, 1 Samuel 1, 2 Hannah: A Model for Motherhood, 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Discipline That Disciples, 1 Samuel 1-3 Introduction & Calling Of Samuel, 1 Samuel 4-6 The Philistines Capture Ark Of The Covenant, 1 Samuel 7-8 The Israelites Get Right With The Lord, Then Request A King, 1 Samuel 9-10 The Lord Leads Samuel To Search Out A King In Saul, 1 Samuel 11-12 Saul Leads Israel In Victory Over The Ammonites, 1 Samuel 13-15 Saul's True Colors Begin To Come Out, 1 Samuel 15 Saul Conquers The Amalekites But Has His Kingship Taken Away, 1 Samuel 16 The Selection And Anointing Of David As King, 1 Samuel 17 The Story Of David And Goliath, 1 Samuel 18 David And Jonathan Become United As Friends, 1 Samuel 19-20 David's Period Of Wanderings Begins, 1 Samuel 21-22 David's Faith Gives Way To Fear As He Flees To Nob, 1 Samuel 23-24 David' And His Men Deliver Keilah, Then David Spares Saul's Life, 1 Samuel 25 Abigail Restrains David From Taking Vengeance, 1 Samuel 26-27 David Again Spares Saul's Life Then Flees To Gath, 1 Samuel 28 Saul Visits The Witch At Endor, 1 Samuel 29-30 David Goes To Battle Against Israel With The Philistines, 1 Samuel 31- 2 Samuel 1 Saul And His Sons Are Slain In Battle, 1 Samuel 1:1-18 From Barrenness To Brokenness, 1 Samuel 17:1-54 The Case Of The Big Bad Bully, 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Surviving Giant Country, 1 Samuel 17:32-40 How To Be A Giant Killer, 1 Samuel 17:40-42 The Kind Of People God Uses, 1 Samuel 18:1-4 The Prince And The Pauper, 1 Samuel 18:5-16 In The Presence Of True Greatness, 1 Samuel 22:1-4 Climbing Out Of Your Cave, 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Responding Properly To Your Enemies, 1 Samuel 27:1-12 When Smart People Make Foolish Decisions, 1 Samuel 30:1-20 How To Handle Your Critics, 1 Samuel 31:1-13 How Are The Mighty Fallen, 1 Samuel 2-4 Why Good Men Fail as Fathers, 1 Samuel 1-2 The Mother Who Gave Away Her Son (Prayer), 1 Samuel 16, 17 A Heart After God's Heart (Lordship), 1 Samuel 17 Felling The Giants In Your Life (Evangelism), 1 Samuel 18-26 God's Training School (Discipleship), 1 Samuel 27-30 How Sin Snags Us (Consequences), Lesson 2: Felling The Giants In Your Life (, Lesson 6: Worship My Response To Gods Presence (, Lesson 7: Worship A Joyful Celebration (, Lesson 8: The Roots And Fruit Of A Thankful Heart (, Lesson 10: Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind (, Lesson 11: Getting Right When Youve Done Wrong (, Lesson 12: The Truth About Consequences (, Lesson 13: Have You Heard--About Gossip? 6:1921 The Lord strikes 70 men for looking into the ark, 1 Sam. R. O. Thomas draws upon extra-biblical sources such as Jospehus to further clarify key events. 6) How did Samuel appear in 1 Sam. He sleeps in the doorway to guard the sheep at night. The major cities of 1 and 2 Samuel are to be found in these central highlands: Shiloh, the residence of Eli and the tabernacle; Ramah, the hometown of Samuel; Gibeah, the headquarters of Saul; Bethlehem, the birthplace of David; Hebron, Davids capital when he ruled over Judah; and Jerusalem, the ultimate city of David.. The faith and the failures of both great and small are viewed in the light of sovereign grace. DON ANDERSON 3] -- his life was one of continual communion. 1]. 1 Samuel 28:5-7 Divine Silence and Human Despair, 1 Samuel 30:20 David's Spoil - Sermon Notes. Historical Books Wisdom Literature Fearnley critically examines the lineage as a key part of understanding biblical history. However, 1 and 2 Samuel are included in the Former Prophets in the Hebrew canon, along with Joshua, Judges, and 1 and 2 Kings. Robertson provides extensive notes for clarification of key parts of the text, as well as further reading. For Shiloh had been left. Ungodly men cannot preserve the power of true faith. Many people think that when they wear religious symbols or perform religious rituals or give money to charitable causes that they will be safe. How sad! Calvary Baptist, RICH CATHERS Murphy offers thorough analysis of the literary composition and distinguishing characteristics of the textwhile relying on extra-biblical sources for clarification on events. 7:7-14;The Power of Prayer:To be able to serve God wholeheartedly and be victorious over Satan, we must seek His help through prayer. 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. Commentaries; Sermons. Cumming provides textual criticism, hermeneutics, and exposition of the text, while focusing on practical application of key themes. (1:1-2) The concept of the Word ( logos) is one imbued with meaning for both Jews and Greeks. of Scripture. Of the sons of Eli we read: ''The sin of the young men was very great before the Lord,'' and ''Eli restrained them not.'' Proverbs Also, the statement concerning Ziklags belonging to the kings of Judah to this day in 1 Sam. ''There is a line by us unseen The nation of Israel was largely concentrated in an area that ran about 90 mi. Habakkuk Curious, the man asked the devil why he would offer a worn-out piece of junk for such an exorbitant price. Sometimes he overdoes things, as in seeing Hittites and confederates as depicting The evil habits of the old past (p. 12). The Communicator's Commentary: 1, 2 Samuel byChafin, Kenneth(Now published as The Preacher's Commentary), Rosscup says this is part of "A 12-vol. 20:7; 21:11) and between 15 to 35 mi. Perhaps someone is asking, ''Where in this book of apostasy, sin, and defeat do we see the Lord Jesus?'' 1 Samuel31:10 Who was Asherah / Ashtoreth? 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. Cyril Barber -Pastoring a church with a good seminary library close by enabled Chafin to have access to the finest literary resources available. (Read his prayer of Psalm 51.). Human Kingship: Was it wrong to have a human king? 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. . "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). You may be getting less than you thought. The author comments a lot on the Hebrew text as to exegesis, word study, dealing with problems, etc. Conservative, Evangelical, THE THEOLOGICAL JOURNAL LIBRARY on Galaxie.com. We find God granting their request. 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. 12:6-22; A Second Chance:Even though we walk out of God?s will, we are to take comfort that He always desires to give us another opportunity to follow Him fully. Wisdom Literature 1 Samuel; Principle #29; 1 Sam. Luke-Acts Third, the work of the Holy Spirit in empowering men for divinely appointed tasks is evident. 5:1012 Philistines send the ark to Ekron, 1 Sam. 4. Written as a collection of studies to be read on Sunday mornings, John Cumming offers extensive commentary on books of Samuel with regard for Israel's covenant. But crosses every path, The notes are always to the point . 1Sa 17:48, 12. Let Thine hand be on me but not on Thy people'' (1Chron 21:17). The expositions are clear, vigorous, and strongly evangelical. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. The Masoretic text will be assumed to represent the original text unless there is a grammatical or contextual impossibility. 1 Samuel; Principle #18; 1 Sam. The lack of reverence for the ark of the covenant led to the death of a number of Israelites (1 Sam. Samuel founded the schools of the prophets, and originated the prophetic order. First Samuel is really a continuation of the book of Judges, with Ruth as a parenthesis. 1 Samuel Sermon Notes The author emphasizes the reoccurring themes of apostasy and reconciliation throughout the text. 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. They turn the most holy things into ridicule. The Eastern sheep-fold is an enclosure, open to heaven, with a small place of shelter at the back, and enclosed with a rough, stone wall. (Brothers, We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering) (Bolding added), CHUCK SMITH 9:1-17;God's Faithfulness:In terms of our eternal life in Christ, we must depend on God's faithfulness, not ours. Johannine Writings As a result there was moral corruption and God warned Eli of the downfall of his house. 11; 2 Sam. En 1969, il devient pasteur principal de . With what confidence David says, ''Jehovah is my Shepherd, I shall not want.'' Philemon Pastor MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California where he has served since 1969. 1 Samuel1:8-22 Did A Mother Name Her Son Samuel? The meaning of his name was one of the perplexities of Hebrew scholarship till the year 1899, when the Twelfth Congress of Orientalists held its meeting at Rome, and Professor Jastrow, of Philadelphia, showed that, in the Assyrian, which is closely allied to the Hebrew tongue, the word sumu means son, and he translated ''Samuel'' as ''son (or offspring) of God.'' Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. ), English translations, and modern Hebrew Bibles. 1 Samuel (MacArthur Bibelstudien) - Taschenbuch NEU John MacArthur (28 Read the account of the revival at Mizpeh (1 Samuel 7). It was not long, though, until David was rejected by Israel and had to hide in the cave of Adullam. 812); and the rise of David to be king after Saul (chs. Douglas (1826-1904) was a Hebraist in the Free Church of Scotland, having studied under Thomas Chalmers and came to be a Principle of the Free Church College. Has an unquestionable Dependence on God for victory. He made great contributions to the history of Israel both spiritually and nationally. All rights reserved. Joel A Study of 2 Samuel 1-17-27, Davids Transfer of the Ark according to Josephus, David's Second Sparing of Saul According to Josephus,"Tyndale Bulletin48.1 (1997): 93-117, The Return of the Ark according to Josephus,"Bulletin for Biblical Research8 (1998): 15-37, David and Mephibosheth According to Josephus,"Andrews University Seminary Studies36.2 (Autumn 1998): 165-182, Priest And King Or Priest-King In 1 Samuel 2-35 -- Karl Deenick, The Chronology Of Saul And David -- Leslie McFall. Esther Read again Hannah's prayer in the first ten verses of 1Samuel 2. While the desire of Israel for a king was acceptable (Deut. Hannah, in the depth and sincerity of her surrender, gave up her first-born son to God utterly [ch. The Lord Jesus was met in His triumphal entry with cries of ''Hosanna to the son of David!''. 1 Samuel 4, 7, 14, 17, 31 Why were the Philistines and the Israelites always at war? The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. A second theme is the sovereignty of God, clearly seen in these books. 1 & 2 Author: Maximilian Geneste Publication Date: 1843(654 pages). DAVID AMONG THE PHILISTINES. There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. 15:2425 Zadok brings the ark to David, who commands him to carry it back to Jerusalem, 2 Sam. Further, Nathan and Gad were prophets of the Lord during Davids lifetime and would not have been alive when the book of Samuel was written. 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. The approach is mildly critical. He was head and shoulders above other men. 2:12-26;A Biblical Profile:When we select and appoint spiritual leaders, we are to use a biblical profile of maturity. There are few volumes on I and II Samuel which could rightly claim to be more helpful on expositional matters.Jan Sattem. Why Does John Refer to Jesus as "the Word"? - Grace to You Never Leads in someone Elses Armour. 1 Samuel He is our Mediator, our Advocate with the Father, and has made us sharers of His throne in glory. Samuel erected an altar and called it Ebenezer (1 Samuel 7:12). It outlines the change from the theocracy established under Moses to the monarchy begun under [king] Saul. "Man's extremity is God's opportunity!" 4:37:2), idolatry was practiced (1 Sam. Bergens careful weighing of views about how Saul died ends with his harmonizing view that Saul fell on his sword (I Sam. This is a fine grappling with main details in the two books. 1 SamuelbyKlein, Ralph - Word Biblical Commentary Series. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. 5) What was the identity of the distressing spirit from the Lord? However, 1 and 2 Samuel are included in the Former Prophets in the Hebrew canon, along with Joshua, Judges, and 1 and 2 Kings. Moulton was born in England and educated as a lawyer before immigrating to America. 1Sa 17:33-36, 6. He would send them great leaders and these in turn would receive their orders directly from Him. Put away your strange gods" (author's paraphrase of 1 Samuel 7:3). A second theme is the sovereignty of God, clearly seen in these books. Here is not only a "well of English undefiled," but books written in such strong and simple language that a child can understand them. Blaikie is a good writer. 1 Samuel; Principle #26; 1 Sam. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible 2:10) and the song of David (2 Sam. At one corner, there is a tiny doorway, but every shepherd is himself the door. Links below to lectures related to 1 Samuel study. The New Testament Thus, he prefers a time of writing for I & II Samuel sometime during or immediately following Davids lifetime. 9:17;16:12,13). Concisely examining the Peshitta (Syriac Vulgate) with regard for semantic variation and omission,W. E. Barnesprovides verse-by-verse elucidation of the text. A child was born in Bethlehem of the tribe of Judah. 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NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bibleby Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne;917 ratingsVery helpful notes. Zephaniah
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