In the Hebrew Bible, originally the the books of first and second Samuel were one book known as the Book of Samuel. When the Septuagint came, Samuel got divided into two books even though it is one continuous account this one being considered the First Book of Samuel also known as the "First Kingdoms". It separates the history of David. Samuel is the book that transitions Israel from the theocracy of ruling by judges to the monarchy of ruling by Kings. In the 94 years covered (1105-1011 B.C.) Eli (Chapters 1-4), Samuel (Chapters 1-7), Saul (Chapters 8-31) and David (16-31) are the main characters in this book. Samuel was not only a prophet but he was also a priest and a judge. One of the most noteworthy chapters is Chapter 15, where the tragic Kingship transition of Saul to David is recorded. When sin abounds, God removes His blessing from the sinner. "Because you have rejected the Word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king." 1 Samuel 15:23 Read this Book and find out what happens to Saul.

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