First Samuel Research Paper

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First Samuel is the ninth Book of the Old Testament. Since the name of the great prophet
Samuel is associated with this Book, it is logical to assume that he wrote 151 and 2nd
Samuel. The book of Samuel describes a turning point in Israel's history. This was a time when the people became dissatisfied with their loose tribal form of organization and insisted on a united kingdom under the ruling authority of a king. First Samuel covers the lives of the prophet Samuel and King Saul introducing David as a warrior and successor to the throne. Samuel was born to Hannah as a Nazarite, dedicated to God soon after Samuel was brought to the tabernacle to serve God. During this time, the
Israelites are in a vicious battle with the Philistine,

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