Evidence in the writing suggests that the books of 1 and 2 samuel were compiled by someone from the prophetic school who used documents from samuel, nathan, and gad. These two books were not originally divided, and so second samuel begins with david hearing the news of sauls death. The soldiers were volunteers or militia, who were supplied with provisions from time to time by their friends at home. They were not divided into two books until the old testament was translated into greek. Commentaries for 1 samuel chapter 17 goliaths challenge. Aug 10, 2008 the books of samuel deal in the broadest sense with the establishment of the monarchy in israel in fulfillment of promises found within the pentateuch. The philistines gather together against israel at ephesdammim, and saul and his men pitch their camp near the valley of elah. The books of samuel deal in the broadest sense with the establishment of the monarchy in israel in fulfillment of promises found within the pentateuch. A harmony of the books of samuel, kings, and chronicles.
The book of 1 samuel poses numerous challenges for readers, concerning, e. Jun 21, 2009 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This shows the continuity of the narrative and frustrates the false charges of diverse sources. And saul and the men of israel were gathered together, and they encamped in the valley of elah.
About the book of 1 samuel its author, date and purpose. The book starts with the miraculous birth of samuel in answer to his mothers earnest prayer. Goliath of gath, a gigantic man, whose height was six cubits and a span, defies the armies of israel, and proposes to end all contests by single combat. This addition to the wellreceived brazos theological commentary on the bible offers theological exegesis of 1 samuel. This book tells us about the life of samuel, who became a prophet, a priest, and the last judge over israel. Useful bible studies 1 samuel commentary study guide.
The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the churchproviding a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groupsand demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. Men so entirely depend upon god in all things, that when he withdraws his help, the most valiant and resolute cannot find their hearts or hands, as daily experience shows. Never did time seem more hopeless than when samuel arose. Nothing can excel the humility, faith, and piety which appear in davids words. Bible commentary 1 samuel 17 christadelphian books. In 1 samuel chapter 17, the philistines are once again gearing up for war against the israelites. First, i shake the whole tree that the ripest might fall. Saul and david have been in conflict ever since david killed goliath and the people shouted, saul has slain his thousands, david his ten thousands 1 samuel 18. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the books of samuel.
Book of first samuel overview insight for living ministries. The name of the book comes from the first important person in. The books of kings were, as we know, compiled from these annals. The nrsv does not translate the waw at the beginning of 22. Many years later, men translated the bible into the greek language the language of the new testament. Goliath of gath, a gigantic man, whose height was six cubits and a span, defies the armies of israel, and proposes to end all.
The two books known today as 1 and 2 samuel appear as one volume, in all hebrew manuscripts prepared before 1517. Now the philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered together at sochoh, which belongs to judah. I samuel 17 commentary edited by glenn pease david and goliath we are studying davids life by the martin luther method. The lord sent samuel to anoint saul to be the first king over israel. I have not tried to christianize 1 and 2 samuel at every conceivable point. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. They deployed them at socoh in judah, and set up camp between socoh and azekah at ephes dammim. Someone separated it into these two parts in order to make it more convenient to copy. During samuels judgeship, the people rejected him and demanded a king. After being raised by the priest eli in temple, samuel becomes gods number one prophet. David went back and forth from saul to feed his fathers sheep 1. Jul 22, 20 the books of 1 and 2 samuel are really one story. This division was followed by the latin versions and made its appearance in the hebrew text in daniel bombergs first edition a.
God finds a man after his own heart to lead his people. The philistines champion, goliath, emerges from the philistine camp. Read 1 samuel 17 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. David is the man whom god now delights to honour, for he is a man after his own heart. To fell the giants in life, we need a spiritual perspective, a practical faith, and a deliberate focus on gods glory. Returning day after day, to challenge us until we put them to rest once and for all.
Read 2 samuel 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 17 and more. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The classic commentaries and studies on the books of samuel 11 vols. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 samuel 17 and more. The giants of our past often make havock of our present tmd 30. I have only to remark here, that the historical books of the old testament have suffered more by the carelessness or infidelity of transcribers than any other parts of the sacred volume. The story of samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of samuel. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Saul, who is the king of the israelites, and his forces come to occupy one hill and the philistines another, with the valley of elah separating them. Sda bible commentary on the books of samuel the first book of samuel otherwise called the first book of the kings introduction following is the introduction to both 1 and 2 samuel, which are parts of one whole. The pulpit commentary gives an excellent and helpful general introduction to the book of first samuel, from which we glean the following. Notes on the hebrew text and the topography of the books of samuel. We read in the foregoing chapter how, after he was anointed, providence made him famous in the court. Up until this point in biblical history, the israelites have not had a king. Boston johnstone, and john cumming, classic commentaries and studies on the books of samuel 11 vols. Coat of mail made of brass plates laid over one another, like the scales of a fish the weight, the common shekel contained a fourth part of an ounce. The philistines gather together against israel at ephesdammim, and saul and his men pitch their camp near the valley of elah, 1 samuel 17. The book of 1 samuel can be neatly divided into two sections.
Saul and the israelites came together, camped at oak valley, and spread out their troops in battle readiness for the philistines. The correct translation of this was given by keil, david was the son of that ephratite, f11 thus referring to jesse who was introduced in the preceding chapter. Steinmanns commentary offers readers facing such challenges a helpful guide and resource. Within this larger context, these books focus primarily on the stories of three important individuals in the history of israel. Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves in those times campaigns seldom lasted above a few days at a time. Classic commentaries and studies on the books of samuel 11. The books are named after samuel, the outstanding figure of the early section. Although they are separate books in modern bibles, the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel were originally one book. The first book of samuel the argument according as god had ordained, deut. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. Gordon has provided us with a substantial commentary on the english text of the books of samuel, concentrating on exegesis, but also paying attention to linguistic and textual problems. While not the appointed psalm for this particular sunday, psalm 18 would be an appropriate substitution, especially if preaching on 1 samuel 17. Originally there was only one book of samuel, but the lxx divided it into two.