The books of 1-2 Samuel form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings. They introduce a series of contrasts between good and evil judges and kings and their interaction with the prophets of God. As 1 Samuel opens, the era of the judges is still in the forefront, but it is fading fast. Gone are the military heroes of the previous book. The leadership of Israel rests upon the undisciplined and elderly Eli, the high priest of the tabernacle
1 Samuel–2 Samuel