I Samuel (I Kingdoms)
There is only one reading from I Samuel.
First and Second Samuel.
The two books of the Samuel (1st and 2nd Kingdoms in the Orthodox Bible) are concerned primarily with the history of Israel during the times of the Prophet Samuel, King Saul and King David.
Originally one unified work, Samuel was early divided into two parts (1st and 2nd Samuel).
The books can be divided as follows:
The theme of this work is the institution of the Israelite Monarchy and its perpetuity in the dynasty of David, from which one day will be born the Messiah.
The last days of Eli are described because they introduce Samuel. Samuel is described because he institutes the Monarchy in Israel.
Saul is described because he demonstrates for all time what the Israelite King must not be.
David is described because like him and from him will come the desire of the everlasting hills the Messiah.
Reading | Read Time | Hit Count |
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Samuel 2:1-10 (Matins – Canticle Three – The Prayer of Hannah the mother of Samuel the Prophet) | 2 mins | 3145 |