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Book of 1 Samuel
First Samuel traces Israel's move from judges to kings, through Samuel, the failed king Saul, and the rise of David. It shows that God looks at the heart, not appearances.
AuthorUnknown (Samuel, Nathan, Gad)
Datec. 10th century BC
ThemeRise of kingship
Chapters31
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”” 1 Samuel 15:22 “But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 17:47 “And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.””
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