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This book is an introduction to the Histories intended for first- or second-year students at theological college or university. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the biblical text. The book includes maps; tables of key facts, chronologies and events; and numerous inset panels. These provide brief treatments of particular topics, suggest questions for thought and discussion, or introduce...

Chapter 5 1 AND 2 SAMUEL INTRODUCTION The books of Samuel describe the rise of the prophet Samuel and the reigns of Israel’s first two kings, Saul and David. In Hebrew Bibles these books follow directly upon Judges, Ruth being placed in the Writings, the third division of the Hebrew Bible. The books of Samuel are printed as separate books in English translations: 1 and 2 Samuel. The Masoretic (Hebrew) text follows the same book, chapter and verse divisions as in English versions, but has no break
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