1 Samuel study section
1 Samuel key people
From Hannah and Samuel to Saul and David, these figures trace the birth of the monarchy under God.
Key figures
Hannah
The barren, praying woman whose son Samuel is given to the LORD, and whose song magnifies the God of reversal
Samuel
The last judge and first great prophet, who anoints both Saul and David
Eli
The high priest at Shiloh whose failure to restrain his wicked sons brings judgment on his house
Saul
Israel’s first king, tall and impressive but disobedient, and rejected by the LORD
David
The shepherd of Bethlehem, anointed as king, a man after God’s own heart
Jonathan
Saul’s son, whose faith and loyal love for David model covenant friendship
Goliath
The Philistine giant of Gath, defeated by David in the name of the LORD
Abigail
The discerning wife of Nabal, whose wisdom averts bloodshed and who becomes David’s wife
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