This first book gives us a full account of elis fall and samuels rise and good government, 1 sam. Verses 1112 show that saul had been afraid of the situation. This appears to be a story only about a childless woman who brings her problem to the lord and finds help. At the lords direction, samuel anointed him as king while david was still a boylong before david finally took the throne 1 samuel 16. Samuel also said to saul, the lord sent me to anoint you king over his people, over israel. The books of samuel focus on the lives of three men. He lucidly overviews the history of the modern discussion of the text of 1 samuel, which, he notes is allegedly in extremely poor. Though he was anointed king, and accepted by his people, yet he did not think it below him to know the state of his own flocks, but went himself to see them, and came in. They are first seen as individuals rising in their respective careers. Chapter 12 samuel transfers all authority to saul and turns in his report as judge over israel. I regret that i have made saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions. Steinmanns commentary offers readers facing such challenges a helpful guide and resource. Towards the end of his life, the corruption of his own sons will ironically mirror elis failure 1 samuel 8.
As time passes, their lives more frequently interact and become interwined with each other. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. He had obeyed samuel s command for everyone to go home, and he was coming in from the field where he had been plowing. The book of samuel contains some of the most memorable accounts of the bible. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the books of samuel. Why the book of 1 samuel is important keith simons. Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the lord all that night. Sauls life warns us that we must always remain loyal to god. Saul and the people spared agag and the best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lambs, and all that was good, and were unwilling to utterly destroy them. The conversation between samuel and saul, in which the latter endeavours to justify his conduct, 1223. Carl laney covers these two books section by section, often pausing to clear up a difficult passage that would mean trouble to the reader.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the books of samuel. Write this for a memorial in the book and recount it in the hearing of joshua. The first phase of sauls rise to the kingship was his anointing by samuel 1 samuel 10. Samuel also said unto saul, the lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over israel. Verse 3 is samuel s autobiography he was a remarkable man. Notes on the hebrew text and the topography of the books.
Samuel, being sent of god to him with these heavy tidings, went, as ezekiel, in bitterness of soul, to meet him, perhaps according to an appointment when saul went forth on this expedition, for saul had come to gilgal, the place where he was made king ch. Then samuel said to the people, come, let us go to gilgal and there renew the kingdom. It repenteth me that i have set up saul to be king which is not to be understood of any change of mind, counsel, purpose, or decree in god, which is not consistent with his unchangeable nature. The second phase was his choice by the casting of lots at mizpah, which was generally known throughout israel, but not known. Jul 22, 20 it is in 1 samuel that we first see an example of messiah godanointed royalty. This addition to the wellreceived brazos theological commentary on the bible offers theological exegesis of 1 samuel.
Chapter 11 saul began well, as he gained a victory over the ammonites at jabeshgilead. This episode is not a variable account of sauls rejection in. The divine commission to saul to execute judgment on amalek. Samuel delaying his coming, saul offers sacrifice, 8, 9. He hates the attitude of lawlessness it produces, as well as the crop of wicked fruit that results from it. David toshio tsumura, the first book of samuel, the new international commentary on the old testament. Towards the end of his life, the corruption of his own sons will ironically. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. We owe the division of the one volume into two to the septuagint. Jan 18, 2015 eventually, we see samuel as a successful prophet 1 samuel 3. Thenius in his commentary on the books of samuel which ap peared in. Saul and david are anointed by god to lead and deliver israel. Verses 5 11 what is here related turns very much to the honour of saul, and shows the happy fruits of that other spirit with which he was endued.
Review of tsumuras nicot volume on 1 samuel for his renown. Though we do not see this demon physically, the influence of this archrebel permeates our society. First samuel first and second samuel were written as one book. Japan bible seminarys david toshio tsumura has given us a fine new commentary on 1 samuel. He is introduced to us as a choice young man and a goodly, and as possessed of a striking personal presence, and as a member of a wealthy and powerful family. Samuel shows him that god has rejected him from being captain over his people, 14.
This book tells us about the life of samuel, who became a prophet, a priest, and the last judge over israel. Within this larger context, these books focus primarily on the stories of three important individuals in the history of israel. Until now, david has enjoyed unprecedented blessings and protection from the lord. Many of the most important lessons in 1 samuel become clear when we compare sauls life with davids life. And samuel was angry, and he cried to the lord all night. Yes, it is true that god warned saul at that time of the loss of his dynasty. A critical and exegetical commentary on the books of samuel by smith, henry preserved, 18471927. And the spirit of god came mightily upon saul 1 samuel 11. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. The present division into 1 and 2 samuel has been decried by some scholars. The lord sent samuel to anoint saul to be the first king over israel. Hannahs prayer for a son and trust in the coming messiah, gods call to samuel at night in the tabernacle, the capture of yahwehs ark, and the death of the high priest eli.
Then samuel said to the people, come, let us go to gilgal and there renew the kingship. The solemn reminder of sauls royal anointing and of samuels divine mission to that end refers not to 1 samuel 11. Then said samuel to the people, come, and let us go to gilgal, and renew the kingdom there. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. Samuel sets up a stone, calling it ebenezer stone of help as a memorial. And samuel was distressed and cried out to the lord all night, 1 sam. Notes on the hebrew text and the topography of the books of samuel. During samuels judgeship, the people rejected him and demanded a king. Mar 25, 2016 the divine commission to saul to execute judgment on amalek. He is often in this book represented as thus crying unto god. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Samuel spends the rest of his time roaming the territories of israel, judging people for their transgressions against god 1517, which is not a bad gig if you ask shmoop. Verses 511 what is here related turns very much to the honour of saul, and shows the happy fruits of that other spirit with which he was endued.
This is a confirmation of phase 1, his anointing by samuel. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. This is an example of anthropomorphic expression where god speaks in human terms in human ways, often working through people, in time, and conditioning his comments contextually, relative to the time and situation of the people. The israelites take back all the towns that the philistines captured 714. The books of samuel deal in the broadest sense with the establishment of the monarchy in israel in fulfillment of promises found within the pentateuch.
A popular handbook on bible difficulties wheaton, ill victor books, 1992. Sauls character is marked by much that is considered to be of the highest moral excellencegenerosity, magnanimity, calmness, energy, and decision. The conversation between samuel and saul, in which the latter endeavors to justify his conduct, 1 samuel 15. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. He is convinced that he has done wrong, and asks pardon, 1 samuel 15.
The once despised saviour will at length be acknowledged by all as the lords own anointed king. He had no scruple about the apparent cruelty of it, for he made fierce and indiscriminate havoc of the people. The book of 1 samuel poses numerous challenges for readers, concerning, e. Saul smote the amalekiteshis own view of the proper and expedient course to follow was his rule, not the command of god. A harmony of the books of samuel, kings, and chronicles. It is in 1 samuel that we first see an example of messiah godanointed royalty. The lord is displeased, and sends samuel to reprove him, 10, 11.
The lord is displeased, and sends samuel to reprove him, 1 samuel 15. Smith that, god never finally rejects a man until, after repeated opportunities for repentance, he finally proves himself obdurate. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 15, where saul fights the amalekites, and is disobedient in not following gods instructions. Then came the word of the lord unto samuel, saying, it repenteth me that i have set up saul repentance is attributed in scripture to him when bad men give him cause to alter his course and method of procedure, and to treat them as if he did repent of kindness shown. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. He besought samuel only, and seemed most anxious to stand right in his opinion, and to gain his favour. May 02, 2008 david toshio tsumura, the first book of samuel, the new international commentary on the old testament. The birth of samuel takes place during the time of anarchy reflected. Long as he had striven for him in prayer 1 samuel 15. He is convinced that he has done wrong, and asks pardon, 2431. The prince of all rebellion is satan the devil, also known as the sum of all moral impurities. Samuel comes and reproves him, and saul excuses himself, 1012. Eventually, we see samuel as a successful prophet 1 samuel 3.