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
1 - Introduction
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 introduction presents an overview of the book, including its canonical status, textual versions, synchronic and diachronic reading strategies, and political and theological considerations.
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- 1 – 2 Samuel , pp. 1 - 20Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023