- Samuel - Wikipedia
Samuel [a] is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Who Was Samuel in the Bible? - Learn Religions
In the Bible, Samuel was a man chosen for God, from his miraculous birth until his death He served in several important positions during his life, earning God's favor because he knew how to obey Samuel was a contemporary of King Saul and King David
- 1 samuel 1 NIV - The Birth of Samuel - There was a - Bible Gateway
The Birth of Samuel - There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an
- Who was Samuel in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org
Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11) Hannah had been barren and prayed so fervently for a child that Eli the priest thought she was drunk (1 Samuel 1)
- 12 interesting facts about the prophet Samuel - OverviewBible
Samuel is one of the most intriguing Old Testament figures (to me, at least) He’s a star player in the story of David and Saul: the first two God-anointed kings of Israel We meet him as a baby We see him as a national leader, intercessor, and even a ghost Here are a few interesting biblical facts about the prophet Samuel
- Samuel | Hebrew Prophet Judge of Israel | Britannica
Samuel was a religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in every role of leadership open to a Jewish man of his day—seer, priest, judge, prophet, and military leader His greatest distinction was his role in the establishment of the monarchy in Israel
- Samuel - World History Encyclopedia
Samuel is a character in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, uniquely depicted as having served several roles, as judge, military leader, seer, prophet, kingmaker, priestly official, and loyal servant of Yahweh He is traditionally thought to have played a pivotal role in ancient Israel 's transition from the judges to the monarchy
- The Story of Samuel in the Bible - Chabad. org
The prophet Samuel (in hebrew, “ Shmuel ”) was one of the most important figures in Jewish history; our sages describe him as the equivalent of " Moses and Aaron combined "
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