1 Samuel

ByBible Blender

Sep 14, 2015

The two Books of Samuel are part of the Deuteronomistic history that constitutes a theological history of the Israelites which explains God’s law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.  According to tradition, 1 Samuel was written by Samuel, with additions by the prophets Gad and Nathan.  It is believed to have been compiled around 600 BC.  Up until around 200 BC, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel were a single book.

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