Charts, maps, videos, links and more provide you with basic information to study 1 Samuel.
Education materials include:
- Bird's-eye Bible Brief:1 Samuel
- Overview audio of 1 Samuel from Got Questions
- Interactive1 Samuel geography map
- Overview videos of1 Samuel from The Bible Project
- Children's material and Teacher's Guides for studying1 Samuel by Calvary Curriculum
Bible Brief:1 Samuel
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Message of 1 Samuel |
Samuel, the last judge & Saul, the first king |
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Author |
Unknown; Samuel, Nathan, Gad? |
| Date Written | c. 930 BC |
| Key Verse(s) | 1 Samuel 8: 6-7, 13: 13-14; 15:22-23 |
| Audience | Israel |
| Theme(s) | Effects of sin & holiness in relation to the people and their leaders |
"The Lord said to Samuel,
“Listen to the voice of the people
in regard to all that they say to you,
for they have not rejected you,
but they have rejected Me
from being king over them."
- 1 Samuel 8:7
1 Samuel Overview Audio
Author, Date, Purpose, Key Verses
Brief Summary, Connections, Practical Application
Click the icon to hear a 7:40 audio of 1 Samuel summary information from Got Questions:
1 Samuel Locations
"Samuel said to Saul, '...The Lord has sought out for Himself
a man after His own heart,
and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people,
because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you'."
-1 Samuel 13: 14
1 Samuel Overview Video
1 Samuel 1- 31
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Samuel Overview Poster from The Bible Project
Click the icon above to download the poster, which is the completed image from both videos.
Use the picture as an overview of the book as you study.
Additionally, you may use it as a coloring page for children.
"Samuel said [to Saul],
...to obey is better than sacrifice,
...And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the Word of the Lord,
He has also rejected you from being king."
-1 Samuel 15: 22 - 23
Children's material: 1 Samuel
1 Samuel 1:1 - 19 - Hannah + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 1:20 - 28 - Samuel is Born + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 2:12 - 36 - Eli & His Wicked Sons + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 3:1 - 20 - Samuel is Called + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 4:1 - 7:2 - The Capture & Return of the Ark + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 9:1 - 12:12 - Saul is Made King of Israel + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 14:1 - 46 - Jonathan's Fight & Saul's Oath + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 15:10 - 35 - Saul is Rejected by God + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 16:1 - 13 - David is Anointed King by Samuel + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 17:1 - 52 - David and Goliath + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 20 - The Friendship of David and Jonathan + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 23:14 - 24:22, 26 - David Spares Saul's Life + (Teacher's Guide)
1 Samuel 31 - Saul and His Sons Die in Battle + (Teacher's Guide)
