1 Samuel
Orthodox Bible · Old Testament · 31 chapters · LXX
About 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to monarchy — Samuel the prophet, Saul the failed king, and David the shepherd anointed as king.
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Frequently asked about 1 Samuel
- Why did God reject Saul?
- Saul disobeyed God's specific commands and offered presumptuous sacrifice (1 Samuel 13, 15). Outward kingship without inward obedience fails.
- What's the lesson of David and Goliath?
- Trust in the living God outweighs every visible advantage. David's confidence is in God's name, not his sling.