The Bible, King James version, Book 9: 1 Samuel by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Bible, King James version, Book 9: 1 Samuel |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_Samuel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002 |
| Summary | "The Bible, King James version, Book 9: 1 Samuel" by Anonymous is a religious text, part of the Old Testament, traditionally believed to have been written in ancient times, likely between the 10th and 6th centuries BC. This book recounts the history of ancient Israel, focusing on pivotal figures such as Samuel, Saul, and David, encapsulating themes of leadership, faith, deliverance, and the consequences of disobedience to God. The opening of 1 Samuel introduces us to a man named Elkanah, who has two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Hannah is deeply troubled by her inability to have children, which leads her to fervently pray for a son, promising to dedicate him to the Lord’s service. As her despair grows, the priest Eli initially mistakes her silent prayers for drunkenness but ultimately blesses her. Soon after, Hannah conceives and gives birth to Samuel. The story highlights the significance of prayer, the struggles of motherhood, and the divine intervention in the lives of those who seek God earnestly. Samuel’s early relationship with God is also touched upon, setting the stage for his vital role as a prophet and leader of Israel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Samuel, 1st |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8009 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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