Book contents
- 1–2 Samuel
- New Cambridge Bible Commentary
- 1–2 Samuel
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Supplementary Sections
- Preface
- A Word about the Names of G-d
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Suggested Readings on Samuel
- 3 Commentary Part I: The Rule of the House of Eli – 1 Samuel 1–7
- 4 Commentary Part II: The Rule of King Saul ben Kish of Israel – 1 Samuel 13–31
- 5 Commentary Part III: David’s Rise to Power as King of Judah and Israel – 2 Samuel 1:1–5:3
- 6 Commentary Part IV: The Regnal Account of King David ben Jesse over Israel – 2 Samuel 5:1–24:25/1 Kings 2:11
- Author Index
- Subject Index
3 - Commentary Part I: The Rule of the House of Eli – 1 Samuel 1–7
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 December 2023
Book contents
- 1–2 Samuel
- New Cambridge Bible Commentary
- 1–2 Samuel
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Supplementary Sections
- Preface
- A Word about the Names of G-d
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Suggested Readings on Samuel
- 3 Commentary Part I: The Rule of the House of Eli – 1 Samuel 1–7
- 4 Commentary Part II: The Rule of King Saul ben Kish of Israel – 1 Samuel 13–31
- 5 Commentary Part III: David’s Rise to Power as King of Judah and Israel – 2 Samuel 1:1–5:3
- 6 Commentary Part IV: The Regnal Account of King David ben Jesse over Israel – 2 Samuel 5:1–24:25/1 Kings 2:11
- Author Index
- Subject Index
Summary
The commentary on 1 Samuel 1–12 focuses on the rule of the House of Eli, the birth of Samuel and his rule over Israel, and the transition to the rule of King Saul ben Kish.
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- 1 – 2 Samuel , pp. 26 - 87Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023