ספר שמואל
Sefer Shmuel
The books of Samuelשְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl appears to be constructed from the Hebrew Śāmū (שָׂמוּ)+ ʾĒl, meaning “God has set” or “God has placed”. This meaning relating to the idea of God setting/placing a child in the womb, alongside Hannah dedicating Samuel as a Nazirite to God. are truly a work of literary prowess and historical significance. These ancient texts boldly chronicle the monumental shift from a theocracy to a monarchy, and the triumphant establishment of a new era. It is a sweeping and epic tale that brilliantly captures the complex political and religious landscape of Israel and Judah, in the twilight days of the Judges. The narrative culminates with the venerable David, firmly seated as king over both nations. While the authorship of these books has been a source of debate, the powerful declaration found in 1 Chronicles 29:29 suggests that the prophet Samuel himself played a major role in their creation, alongside esteemed writers Nathan and Gad. Their contribution to the legacy of Israel and Judah shall never be forgotten, as it has had a profound impact on Jewish and Christian tradition throughout the ages. The books of Samuel remain an essential scripture for all who seek to understand the history of Israel and its people.Chapter 1 || Chapter 2 || Chapter 3 || Chapter 4 || Chapter 5 || Chapter 6 || Chapter 7 || Chapter 8 || Chapter 9 || Chapter 10
Chapter 11 || |Chapter 12 || Chapter 13 || Chapter 14 || Chapter 15 || Chapter 16 || Chapter 17 || Chapter 18 || Chapter 19 || Chapter 20
Chapter 21 || Chapter 22 || Chapter 23 || Chapter 24
The Amalekite informer – Birth of Solomon
- The Amalekite informer
- David’s lamention
- David Anointed King of Judah
- Ish-bosheth Rules Israel
- Asahel is killed
- The rival Kings
- Abner Killed by Jaob
- David mourns Abner
- Ish-bosheth is murdered
- David slays the murders
- David stays in Jerusalem
- Eleven sons born to David
- The Ark brought to Jerusalem
- David’s joy
- Michal’s reproof
- Nathan approves the purpose of David
- David not to build a temple
- David’s prayerful submission
- David’s victories
- Toi sends presents to bless him
- David gets a name among nations
- David restores Saul’s possessions to Mephibosheth
- Ziba becomes Mephibosheth’s farmer
- David’s messengers insulted
- The Syrians smitten
- David’s adultery
- David’s treatment of Uriah
- David Marries Bath-sheba
- Nathan rebukes David
- David’s penitence
- Birth of Solomon
Amnon’s Crime – The plague stayed
- Amnon’s Crime
- Absalom slays Amnon
- Absalom’s flight
- The Wise woman of Tekoah
- Abalom’s return to Jerusalem
- Joab comes before the king
- Absalom conspires against his father
- David’s flight
- Return of the Ark
- Ziba’s deceit
- Shimel curses David
- Absalom enter Jerusalem
- Hushai’s Counsel
- Ahithophel hangs himself
- David crosses Jordan
- Defeat of Absalom’s Army
- Absalom slain
- David’s lament
- Joab chides David’s indifference
- Amasa made leader
- David’s Escort
- Barzillai dismissed
- Sheba’s revolt
- Amasa’s tardiness
- Joab kills Amasa
- Sheba Beheaded
- Hanging of Saul’s sons
- Rizpah’s watch
- Burial of Saul’s bones
- David’s song of thanks for deliverance
- David’s last song
- State of the wicked
- Roster of David’s Mighty Men
- The numbering
- The plague
- Jerusalem escapes
- The plague stayed