God's Word: I Samuel

 God's Word: I Samuel by ric gustafson

The author of this book is not stated. This book is from 1100-1000 BC. This book is about Israel's twelve tribes united under a king. A woman named Hannah prays to God for a son. Samuel is born. He is sent to the temple under a priest named Eli. Later, Israel's tribal leaders ask for a king. Saul is anointed as Israel's first ruler. Saul starts well but begins making poor choices. A shepherd named David defeats Goliath and then becomes Israel's hero. Saul becomes jealous and tries to kill David. At the end of the book, Saul dies. David become king.

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