Samuel

About the Author

Samuel was important in the transition of Israel from a tribal existence under the judges to the establishment of a monarchy. He is described in the first half of I Samuel as a priest, a prophet, a judge, and a military leader.

In The Library:

• author: The Best of the OLL No. 31: Samuel anoints Saul the First King of Israel (c. 1,000 B.C.) (2013)