This Life of David has supplied a great lack." (Read his prayer of Psalm 51.). Historical Books Henry Preserved Smith [1847-1927] Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1899. I have removed several links in response to concerns by discerning readers. We have made a sincere effort to select only the most conservative, "bibliocentric" commentaries. The Content And Significance Of The Books Of Samuel. In the Shepherd Psalm, David surely describes his own care of the sheep. We cannot win while we war against God! 22:1-2;Regaining Spiritual Focus:When we feel alone and isolated, we should refocus our thoughts on who God is and what He wants to do for us when we trust Him. Systematically conveying the spiritual and moral state of Israel in the text, Oesterley utilizes the Septuagint, Peshitta, Latin Vulgate, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for semantic and philological comparison. The imagery of the twenty-third Psalm does not change in the middle, as some have thought, to that of an indoor bancquet; the imagery of the shepherd's care is sustained throughout. His accomplishments were many and varied; man of action, poet, tender lover, generous foe, stern dispenser of justice, loyal friend, he was all that men find wholesome and admirable in man, and this by the will of God, who made him and shaped him for his destiny. "Put away" might be translated "cut it out." 1:1; 9:4) to the hill country of Judah in the S (Josh. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1950. Poetical Books MacArthur Commentaries - Grace to You 2:12-17, 22-26 ), the ark of the covenant was not at the tabernacle ( 1 Sam. Ezekiel 1 Samuel; Principle #1; 1 Sam. Concisely examining the authorship, composition, canonization, and original text of First Samuel, W. O. E. Oesterly provides thorough exposition of the text. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. (1706), ILLUSTRATIONS Religion is not just a matter of emotion but also of the will. 5:5; 11:11; 12:8; 19:4243; 24:1, 9). 1 Samuel; Principle #17; 1 Sam. Some of his views on eschatology are questionable at best. R. Kittel(18531929) was educated at Tbingen University before becoming professor of Old Testament at the University of Leipzeig. The Spirit of the Lord came upon both Saul and David after their anointing as king (1 Sam. He has a bowl of water for the thirsty sheep, and a bowl of oil for the wounded ones; he anoints with oil those whose heads have been bruised against the rocks. Many people think that when they wear religious symbols or perform religious rituals or give money to charitable causes that they will be safe. Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. 1 KINGS / 1 KINGS Saul's Private Anointing - 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16, Saul's Public Selection by Lot - 1 Samuel 10:17-27, Saul's Rescue of Jabesh Gilead - 1 Samuel 11:1-15, Samuel Warns and Encourages Israel - 1 Samuel 12:1-25, Saul's Failure as King - 1 Samuel 13:1-15:35, Rejection: Saul Offers Sacrifices - 1 Samuel 13:1-22, Saul: His Deficient Character - 1 Samuel 14:1-46, Saul: His Deficient Military Accomplishments - 1 Samuel 14:47-52, Rejection: Saul Did Not Destroy the Amalekites - 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Saul and David: David's Rise and Saul's Fall - 1 Samuel 16:1-2 Samuel 1:27, David's Success and Troubles in Saul's Service - 1 Samuel 16:1-18:30, David Defeats Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:1-18:5, David and His Tens of Thousands - 1 Samuel 18:6-16, David, the Lord is With Him - 1 Samuel 18:17-30, David Flees From Saul - 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5, David Aided by Michal - 1 Samuel 19:11-17, David Aided by Samuel - 1 Samuel 19:18-24, David Aided by Jonathan - 1 Samuel 20:1-42, David Aided by Ahimelech - 1 Samuel 21:1-9, David Aided by Achish - 1 Samuel 21:10-15, David Aided by the King of Moab and by Gad - 1 Samuel 22:1-5, David's Innocence and Saul's Guilt - 1 Samuel 22:6-2 Samuel 1:27, Toward Other Israelites - 1 Samuel 22:6-23:6, Saul Kills the Priests at Nob - 1 Samuel 22:6-23, David Barely Escapes Saul - 1 Samuel 23:7-29, David Spares Saul for the First Time - 1 Samuel 24:1-22, David Kept From Bloodguilt - 1 Samuel 25:1-44, David Spares Saul a Second Time - 1 Samuel 26:1-25, Toward the Philistines - 1 Samuel 27:1-2 Samuel 1:27, David Fools the Philistines - 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2, Saul's Fear of the Philistines - 1 Samuel 28:1-25, David Is Feared and Victorious - 1 Samuel 29:1-30:31, Achish Sends David Back to Ziklag - 1 Samuel 29:1-11, David Destroys the Amalekites - 1 Samuel 30:1-31, The Books of Chronicles byJames G. Murphy, An Apparatus Criticus to Chronicles in the Peshitta Version, The Chronicle of Man, or, The Genealogies in the Book of Chronicles Viewed as Foreshadowing the Purpose of the Ages, Notes on the Hebrew Text of the Books of Kings byC. F. Burney, Expository Readings on the Books of Kings byJohn Cumming, The Mystery of the Kingdom: Traced Through the Four Books of Kings, The First and Second Books of Kings: James Robertson, The Books of the Kings of Judah and Israel: A Harmony of the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, Saul, the First King of Israel: A Scripture Study, Promise and Deliverance, Volume 2 The failure of Israel's Theocracy, Promise and Deliverance I: From Creation To The Conquest Of Canaan, Promise and Deliverance II: The failure of Israel's Theocracy, Promise and Deliverance III: Christ's Ministry and Death, Promise and Deliverance IV (Christ and the Church), Lights and Shadows in the Life of King David, Chapter 2. Comment - Interesting - seems to have a devotional quality. 4,445 ratings Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. 6:25 David begins to move the ark to Jerusalem on a cart, 2 Sam. The battle soon went against Israel. During the years narrated in 1 and 2 Samuel, the great empires of the ancient world were in a state of weakness. The process of Saul becoming king (9:111:13), 3. London: George Gill & Sons, Ltd., 1894.pp.136. ), Davids career was marred by heinous sins, but his honesty and contrition in acknowledging and confessing those sins brought Gods forgiveness. Or Is It?1 Samuel 24:1-22, The Spear Makes the Point1 Samuel 26:1-25, What Can a God-less Text Teach Us?1 Samuel 27:128:2, Accepting the Philistines as Your Personal Savior1 Samuel 29:1-11, When the Bottom Drops Out1 Samuel 30:1-31, The birth and parentage of Samuel(1 Sa 1:1-2:10), Praise for Jehovah's person(1 Sa 2:1-3), Praise for prophetic assurances(1 Sa 2:9-10), The failure of Eli's house(1 Sa 2:11-36), The presence of Samuel at Shiloh(1 Sa 2:11), The degeneracy of Eli's sons(1 Sa 2:12-17), The blessing upon Elkanah and Hannah(1 Sa 2:18-21), The warning of Eli to his sons(1 Sa 2:22-26), The prophecy against Eli's house(1 Sa 2:27-36), The deliverance by Samuel(1 Sa 4:1-7:17), The judgment upon Eli's house(1 Sa 4:1-22), The judgment upon the Philistines(1 Sa 5:1-12), The counsel of the Philistines(1 Sa 6:1-9), The judgment because of the Ark(1 Sa 6:19-21), Samuel's promise of deliverance(1 Sa 7:3-4), The defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 7:5-14), Samuel's ministry summarized(1 Sa 7:15-17), The demand of Israel for a king(1 Sa 8:1-22), The failure of Samuel's successors(1 Sa 8:1-3), The request of the elders of Israel(1 Sa 8:4-9), The Lord's warning about the request(1 Sa 8:10-18), The anointing of Saul to be King(1 Sa 9:1-10:16), Saul's ancestry and stature(1 Sa 9:1-2), Saul's encounter with Samuel(1 Sa 9:3-27), The request for Samuel's aid(1 Sa 9:5-14), The suggestion of Saul's servant(1 Sa 9:5-10), The directions of the women(1 Sa 9:11-14), The preparation of Samuel(1 Sa 9:15-17), The meeting of Saul and Samuel(1 Sa 9:18-27), Saul's anointing by Samuel(1 Sa 10:1-16), The anointing and instructions by Samuel(1 Sa 10:1-8), The vindication of Saul as king(1 Sa 10:17-11:15), Saul's appointment as king(1 Sa 10:17-27), Saul's defeat of the Ammonites(1 Sa 11:1-11), The threat to Jabesh-gilead(1 Sa 11:1-5), Saul's approval by Israel(1 Sa 11:12-15), The final address of Samuel(1 Sa 12:1-25), Samuel's plea for obedience to the Lord(1 Sa 12:6-18), Samuel's words of comfort(1 Sa 12:19-25), Saul's initial conflict with the Philistines(1 Sa 13:1-14:52), The scattering of Israel's army(1 Sa 13:1-7), The impetuousness of Saul(1 Sa 13:8-14), The oppression of Israel(1 Sa 13:15-23), The route of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:1-23), Jonathan's approach to the Philistines(1 Sa 14:1-5), Jonathan's engagement of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:6-15), Jonathan's scattering of the Philistines(1 Sa 14:16-23), The foolish oath of Saul(1 Sa 14:24-46), Jonathan's unknowing disobedience(1 Sa 14:24-30), Israel's sin of eating blood(1 Sa 14:31-35), Jonathan blamed for Israel's sin(1 Sa 14:36-42), Jonathan rescued from death(1 Sa 14:43-46), The summary of Saul's military prowess(1 Sa 14:47-48), The war with the Philistines(1 Sa 14:52), Saul's failure and rejection as king(1 Sa 15:1-35), Samuel's instructions to destroy Amalek(1 Sa 15:1-3), Saul's defeat of the Amalekites(1 Sa 15:4-9), Samuel's disclosure of Saul's failure(1 Sa 15:10-19), His request for forgiveness(1 Sa 15:24), Saul's rejection by the Lord(1 Sa 15:25-31), Samuel's slaying of Agag(1 Sa 15:32-35), David in the court of Saul(1 Sa 16:1-19:17), The Lord's instructions to Samuel(1 Sa 16:1-3), Samuel's selection of the Lord's anointed(1 Sa 16:4-13), The slaughter of Goliath by David(1 Sa 17:1-58), The rebuff of David's brothers(1 Sa 17:28-30), The confrontation with Goliath(1 Sa 17:41-49), The defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 17:50-54), The separation of David from Saul(1 Sa 18:1-19:17), Saul's attempts to kill David(1 Sa 18:10-19:17), His attempt to spear David(1 Sa 18:10-16), His attempt to have David killed by the Philistines(1 Sa 18:17-30), Saul's aborted promise of Merab(1 Sa 18:17-19), Saul's promise of Michal(1 Sa 18:20-30), His attempt to spear David again(1 Sa 19:1-17), David in exile from Saul(1 Sa 19:18-31:13), His flight to Samuel at Ramah(1 Sa 19:18-24), The plot to ascertain Saul's motives(1 Sa 20:1-42), The intentions of Saul revealed(1 Sa 20:24-34), The separation of David and Saul(1 Sa 20:35-42), His flight to Ahimelech at Nob(1 Sa 21:1-9), His flight to Achish, king of Gath(1 Sa 21:10-15), His flight to the cave of Adullam(1 Sa 22:1-2), His flight to Mizpah of Moab(1 Sa 22:3-5), Saul's vengeance on Ahimelech(1 Sa 22:6-23), The discovery of Ahimelech's aid to David(1 Sa 22:6-10), The massacre of Ahimelech, the priests and Nob(1 Sa 22:11-19), David's defeat of the Philistines at Keilah(1 Sa 23:1-13), David's defeat of the Philistines(1 Sa 23:1-5), His flight in the wilderness of Ziph(1 Sa 23:14-23), His flight in the wilderness of Maon(1 Sa 23:24-27), His flight in the wilderness of Engedi(1 Sa 23:28-24:22), The sparing of Saul's life(1 Sa 23:28-24:7), The words of David to Saul(1 Sa 24:8-15), The reply of Saul to David(1 Sa 24:16-22), His flight in the wilderness of Paran(1 Sa 25:1-44), The intercession of Abigail(1 Sa 25:14-31), The marriage of Abigail to David(1 Sa 25:39-42), The marriage of Ahinoam to David(1 Sa 25:43), His flight in the wilderness of Ziph(1 Sa 26:1-25), The Ziphites again inform on David(1 Sa 26:1-5), His flight to Philistia(1 Sa 27:1-31:13), The Philistine advance on Israel(1 Sa 28:1-31:13), Saul's consultation with the witch of Endor(1 Sa 28:1-25), Saul's search for spiritual aid(1 Sa 28:1-7), Saul's conversation with the woman of Endor(1 Sa 28:8-14), Samuel's discourse with Saul(1 Sa 28:15-19), The departure of David from the Philistine ranks(1 Sa 29:1-30:31), The reaction of the Philistine lords(1 Sa 29:1-5), The Amalekites raid Ziklag(1 Sa 30:1-6), The pursuit of David after the Amalekites(1 Sa 30:7-31), The finding of an Egyptian slave(1 Sa 30:11-15), The slaughter of the Amalekites(1 Sa 30:16-20), The dividing of the spoils(1 Sa 30:21-31), Saul's defeat by the Philistines(1 Sa 31:1-13), The recovery of Saul's body(1 Sa 31:11-13), "Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days" - (Acts 3:24). 1 Samuel, F B MEYER How sad! After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Thats true with people as well. 45 ratings, The MacArthur study Bible- John MacArthur. Through disobedience the people had brought chastisement upon themselves from time to time, but were willing to attribute much of this, later, to the fact that they had no human and visible king, such as the surrounding nations had: and now, at length, as Samuel ages, and his sons prove perverse, the people make it the occasion to press for a human king. 2 Samuel 6 The Conveyance of the Ark to Mount Zion, 2 Samuel 7, 2Chronicles 6;8 Thou Didst Well in that it was In Thine Heart, 2 Samuel 8, 1Chronicles 18-20 Yet Have I Set My King, 2 Samuel 12-19 The Stripes of the Children of Men, 1 Chronicles 20-29 Sunset and Evening Star, 1 Samuel 4, 5, 6 Misfortune on Misfortune, 1 Samuel 9, 10 The Voice of Circumstances, 1 Samuel 13:13, 14 The Cause of Saul's Downfall, 1 Samuel 14 Two Putting Ten Thousand To Flight, 1 Samuel 15:26 Failure Under the Supreme Test, 1 Samuel 16:13, 14 An Evil Spirit from the Lord, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Chronicles 10:13 Endor and Gilboa, Discerning Between Good And Evil- Solomon As A New Adam In 1 Kings -- John A. Davies, Diversity of OT Prophetic Phenomena and NT Prophecy --John W. Hilber, The Tel Dan Stela and the Kings of Aram and Israel -- Bryant G. Wood, Preaching The David Story -- David G. Firth, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 1- The Structure of 1 and 2 Samuel -- John A. Martin, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 3- The Text of Samuel -- By- John A. Martin, Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel Part 4- The Theology of Samuel -- John A. Martin, The Accession Narrative (1 Samuel 27 2 Samuel 1) -- David G. Firth, Empowered by the Spirit of God- Holy Spirit in the Histographic Writings of the OT --, Counterfeit Davids Davidic Restoration and the Architecture of 12 Kings, The Case For Kingship In The Old Testament Narrative Books And The Psalms, Israelite Kings In Assyrian Inscriptions -- Bryant G. Wood. Has ability to see the Real Issue. F. B. Meyer(18471929) was educated at Brighton College, University of London, and Regent's Park College. The devil said it was expensive because he used it so much. Matthew Murphy offers thorough analysis of the literary composition and distinguishing characteristics of the textwhile relying on extra-biblical sources for clarification on events. . Pentateuch The matter is quite attractive and fascinating, and yet so weighty, that the man who shall study these volumes thoroughly, will not fail to read his Bible intelligently and with growing interest. The priesthood was corrupt (1 Sam. 1011971B.C. Traditionally, it has been viewed as a demon. .Book Review Digest. The record brings us up to the time when David is ready permanently to establish the monarchy and God is ready permanently to establish David's throne (Psalm 89). Entdecke 1 Samuel (MacArthur Bibelstudien) - Taschenbuch NEU John MacArthur (28. Proverbs Hannah, in the depth and sincerity of her surrender, gave up her first-born son to God utterly [ch. 1 Samuel 1-2: 5/8/1977: The Christian's Authority: Experience or the Word? The New Testament Delightful to read devotionally but will also furnish the preacher with much to help in sermon preparation. ''In them hath He set a tabernacle for the sun; which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race'' (Psa 19:4,5). Hebrews 24:20). Cyril Barber -Pastoring a church with a good seminary library close by enabled Chafin to have access to the finest literary resources available. 2 Samuel: David's Heart Revealed (MacArthur Bible Studies) This classic on 1 Kings is organized as follows: Introduction. V. The Causes of Gods Rejection of the First King Minor Prophets 1 Samuel: The Lives of Samuel and Saul (MacArthur Bible Studies) GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 1. Sauls killing of the priests at Nob (21:122:23), 2. The standard Hebrew (Masoretic) text has been relatively poorly preserved, and the LXX often differs from it. Sauls disobedience resulted in the Lords judgment, and he was rejected as king over Israel (1 Sam. 1 Samuel13:3 Who was Amnon in the Bible? Butler's Analogy of Religion,An Outline of Paley's Evidences of Christianity,England under the Normans, andEngland Under the Tudors. From the time that God ''called Samuel''-- the story we have loved from childhood [ch. It can be difficult to find a quality narrative Bible curriculum for teens and adults. The defense of David by Jonathan and Michal (19:120:42), C. Davids Flight from Sauls Pursuit (21:128:2), 1. He will be received and exalted. 1 Samuel16:1423 What does the Bible say about music? Originally delivered as a series of five lectures before the Society for Promoting Higher Education,A. C. Herveyprovides concise commentary covering authenticity, scope, and application of the text. Israel had been sinning for a long time. 21:1-15;The Power of Fear:When we become fearful, we must be on guard against the temptation to regress to a itudes and actions that are self focused. Samuel and his Age: a Study in the Constitutional History of Israel-George Douglas 1901 330 pp. David conquered the Philistines (2 Sam. 1 Samuel 5:6. ''There is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother'' [Prov 18:24]. Fleming has some liberal tendencies and his exposition is not spiritual. Treatment of the texts is sermonic. Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Samuel Chapter 12