The book of Samuel
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The book of 1 Samuel documents the transition in Israel from the era of the judges to the era of the kings and prophets. Samuel was the last of the judges in Israel and first of the prophets. Samuel anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
The book highlights the fall of Saul's reign due to his lack of obedience in God, providing a great example of how we fail when God is not at the forefront of our lives. In complete contrast King David was a man after Gods heart and as a result God used him mightily, so much so that through Davids lineage the Messiah would come.
The book highlights the fall of Saul's reign due to his lack of obedience in God, providing a great example of how we fail when God is not at the forefront of our lives. In complete contrast King David was a man after Gods heart and as a result God used him mightily, so much so that through Davids lineage the Messiah would come.