1st
& 2nd
Books of Samuel
Author – Samuel,
Nathan and Gad
Time – 1,150 – 1,000 B.C.
Summary – 1
Samuel is the first of two historical books which describe Israel’s transition
from a loose confederation of tribes to a strong and united nation. It portrays
the anointing of the first king of Israel, Saul, by a great prophet, Samuel.
It recounts the degenerating reign of Saul and the succession to his throne
of David, a man "after God’s own heart". In the original Hebrew text, the
books of Samuel were considered one book by the Hebrew scribes. The second book
begins with the ascension of David to the throne. The rest of the book records
the eventful reign of David. It concludes with the blessing of Solomon by David.
1st Samuel
The
life of Samuel – Chapter 1 to1 to 7 v 17
| Passage
|
Subject |
| Chapter 1 v 1 to
4 v 1a |
The birth and childhood
of Samuel |
| Chapter 4 v 1b to
7 v 1 |
The capture and return
of the tabernacle ark |
| Chapter 7 v 2 to
17 |
The victory over
the Philistines |
The
life of Saul – Chapter 8 v 1 to 14 v 52
| Passage
|
Subject |
| Chapter 8 |
Israel’s request
for a king |
| Chapters 9 to 12 |
Political life of
Saul |
| Chapters 13 & 14 |
War and independence |
The
early life of David – Chapter 15 v 1 to 31 v 13
| Passage
|
Subject |
| Chapter 15 |
Saul rejected by
Samuel |
| Chapter 16 v 1 to
13 |
David anointed to
be king |
| Chapter 16 v 14 to
19 v 17 |
David in the court
of Saul |
| Chapter 19 v 18 to
31 v 13 |
David in exile |
2nd
Samuel
The
life of King David – Chapter 1 v 1 to 20 v 26
| Passage
|
Subject |
| Chapters 1 to 4 |
David, King at Hebron |
| Chapters 5 to 8 |
David, king at Jerusalem |
| Chapters 9 to 20 |
David’s life as king |
The
last days of David – Chapter 21 v 1 to 24 v 25
| Passage
|
Subject |
| Chapter 21 v 1 to
14 |
The famine |
| Chapter 21 v 15 to
22 |
Heroic exploits |
| Chapter 22 |
David’s psalm |
| Chapter 23 v 1 to
7 |
David’s testament |
| Chapter 23 v 8 to
39 |
Heroic exploits |
| Chapter 24 |
Census and plague |
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