The history of this ark in the books of samuel clearly shows the condition of the people in the eyes of god. Rolf jacobson, kathryn schifferdecker, and craig koester for i love to tell the story, a weekly conversation on the narrative lectionary. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. The two books known today as 1 and 2 samuel appear as one volume, in all hebrew manuscripts prepared before 1517.
Saul, hearing of it, sends messengers three several times to take him. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of 1 samuel. Elkanah and his family go again to shiloh to worship. The birth of samuel takes place during the time of anarchy reflected. The books of samuel deal in the broadest sense with the establishment of the monarchy in israel in fulfillment of promises found within the pentateuch. The events happened after those in the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel. This is the account of samuel s parentage, and the place of his nativity. A judge was more than a person who presided over a courtroom. Commentaries for 1 samuel chapter 19 jonathan reconciles his father to david, saul again tries to slay him. The books of samuel focus on the lives of three men. That book continued the account of the events that happened to israel.
Saul knew that the people had asked samuel for a king. Critical scholars from the 19th century onward have rejected this idea. Nonetheless it is a call to a task, namely to tell eli that god has decided to punish him and his sons, who are soon to be removed as gods priests. Boston johnstone, and john cumming, classic commentaries and studies on the books of samuel 11 vols. Joyce baldwins commentary gives the reader an understanding of 1 and 2 samuels theological significance with sound exegesis and study. While excellent scholarship lies behind the commentary, it is written with the lay reader in mind.
They are first seen as individuals rising in their respective careers. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Go to the place where you hid yourself when the matter was in hand 1 samuel 20. Chapter 7 told us that samuel served as a judge over israel all the days of his life 7. He does not put them into immediate possession of the kingdom, but leads them to it through much tribulation, which he makes the means of fitting them for it. On the general question of this company of prophets see excursus h, at the end of this book. When i advertised thee of my fathers intent to kill thee, 1 samuel 19. The tyndale old testament commentary series includes introductory material in each volume that briefly considers background questions, while succinct passageby. This is the first major example of david fleeing before saul contrast 1 samuel 7 c and see 1 samuel 19. As time passes, their lives more frequently interact and become interwined with each other. After fulfilling this calling, samuel continues to serve under eli until he is recognized as a prophet in his own right 1 sam. In those verses, saul tore off a piece of samuels robe to which samuel told him that the kingdom would be torn away from him and given to someone else. So that we have no reason to think that there was any nursery or college of prophets here till samuel himself founded one, ch. Even though the birth of samuel functions as the climax of the first chapter 1 sam 1.
Carl laney covers these two books section by section, often pausing to clear up a difficult passage that would mean trouble to the reader. It would have been a sin for samuel not to pray for his people israel 1 samuel 12. God raises up david to be king of israel 1 sa 1620. Sda bible commentary on the books of samuel the first book of samuel otherwise called the first book of the kings introduction following is the introduction to both 1 and 2 samuel, which are parts of one whole. This appears to be a story only about a childless woman who brings her problem to the lord and finds help. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the books of samuel. Now elkanah knew hannah his wife, and the lord remembered her. The author provides meticulous analysis of the hebrew text, blended with useful exegetical and theological insights that reflect a deep respect for. This expression is found not only in this passage, but in 1 sam. Jonathan knew the bible said, you shall not murder exodus 20. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in. Jonathan senses that david is in a vulnerable place and he wants to give him. Full text of biblical commentary on the books of samuel. Thenius in his commentary on the books of samuel which ap.
Samuel knew about the donkeys before saul asked him. There was also another factor in jonathans incredulity regarding his father. The books of 1 kings and 2 kings used to be one book. It may have been through something obvious to all, or it may have been through something known only to god.
Narrative narrative art and poetry in the books of samuel dover, nh. The book of 1 samuel records a major change from the time of the judges to israels first king. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchproviding a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groupsand demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Within this larger context, these books focus primarily on the stories of three important individuals in the history of israel.
Samuel said to saul, they want you and your fathers family verse 20. As willis noted, these events of 1 samuel 1920 transpired over a relatively brief period, following the ostensible reconciliation between saul and david in 1 samuel 19. But saul, having notice of it by some of his spies v. Court history of david or succession narrative 2 samuel 920 and 1 kings 12. For example, when samuel was established as a prophet in israel, god revealed himself to samuel through his word and he brought the word of the lord to israel. This first book gives us a full account of elis fall and samuels rise and good government, 1 sam. Nor is there any mention of a prophet of the lord from moses to samuel, except jdg. This addition to the wellreceived brazos theological commentary on the bible offers theological exegesis of 1 samuel. With this encouragement jonathan told david to no longer doubt his loyalty. Davids men believe that god is giving david an opportunity to kill saul, but instead of killing him, he just cuts off a corner of his cloak. See johnson, the heart of yhwhs chosen one in 1 samuel, 455 n.
Some people translated 1 kings and 2 kings into greek the language that people spoke in greece. The ark with the mercy seat was the throne of jehovah amidst his people, that is the testimony of his presence. It exhibits all of the qualities one has come to expect from dr. Nez floridas emerald coast real estate podcast with nathan abbott chillout music radio. Keil and franz delitzsch, biblical commentary on the books of samuel, pp. The one revealed in scripture easter victory of the lords anointed.
He didnt know that saul set out to get david at naioth, though previously his father told him everything. Thus the lord deals with those whom he prepares unto glory. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. Saul was, for a time, convinced of the unreasonableness of his enmity to david. Interpreters of 1 samuel will welcome the release of this excellent commentary. A critical and exegetical commentary on the books of samuel icc. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 19, where david has to flee from saul, but finds. Notes on the hebrew text and the topography of the books of samuel. The literary structure of the books of samuel sage journals. The feast was apparently a night affair, because it was in the morning 1 samuel 20.
The writer of 1 and 2 samuel probably got most of his information from these accounts. Saul, hearing of this, goes after david himself, and falls under the same influence, 2224. The classic commentaries and studies on the books of samuel 11 vols. This is a reference to that occasion when jonathan had. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
652 1099 1371 1147 1456 1390 498 9 330 279 1454 739 819 43 652 407 541 329 1169 812 359 1480 1358 261 1154 442 644 1071 1198 133 881 329 1173 1379