David is good looking as it turns out, but this is not the basis for his election by god. When the spirit of god comes upon a man he will make his face to shine. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Now the spirit of the lord had departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the lord tormented him. He has been referred to prophetically before as in 1 samuel. The old testament book of 1 samuel is a record of triumph and tragedy. This evil spirit that is being spoken of is not of god. But this is the first mention of his name, which means beloved or loved one. With his clothes rent as the manner of deep mourners was. That is significant because all words that refer to god or his son or the holy spirit are capitalized. Series students can learn quite a bit, as can the average reader. He is sent for, comes, plays before saul, and finds favour in his.
Its three main characters, samuel the prophet, saul, and david are among the most powerful people in the bible, yet their lives were scarred by farreaching mistakes. The story of samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of samuel. The spirit of the lord departed from saul which came upon him when he was first made king, and continued with him till this time, but which god now took away, depriving him of that prudence, courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith he had qualified him for his public employment. Samuel is sent from ramah to bethlehem, to anoint david, 1. Shmuel i i samuel chapter 1 tanakh online torah bible. Kleins commentary on 1 samuel in the word biblical commentary series provides an excellent discussion of the specific passages of the book and includes a great deal of interesting detail regarding the recorded events and the geographical and cultural setting. The first prophetic word he ever uttered was a condemnation of eli, perhaps the only fatherfigure he ever knew 1 samuel 3. The theology of grace the unmerited favor, unfailing love, free gift and enabling power of father god in the name of our lord, savior and king jesus christ via the holy ghost. While samsons sin caused that story to end badly judges 1416, it gave hannah an idea of something she might do to please the lord. Up until this point in biblical history, the israelites have not had a king. We left the host of israel in a very ill posture, in the close of the foregoing chapter. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16 and more. It seems to make god the author of evil, or at least make him responsible for particular evil outcomes.
Oct 23, 2014 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Introduction to book of 1 samuel, israels first king. It was the translators of the septuagint greek translation of the ot at about 200 bc who separated the book into two parts. Nov 06, 2014 1 samuel 15 16 god rejects king saul anoints david calvary chapel ontario. Jonathans exploit at michmash 114 israels enemies routed by god. In a book dealing for the most part with the reigns of israels first two kings, saul and david, it is significant that the author chose not to include a birth narrative of either of these men, but to describe the birth of their forerunner and anointer, the prophet samuel. F1 time marches on regardless of the readiness or unreadiness of men. Now the spirit of the lord departed from saul, and a harmful spirit from the lord tormented him. Oct 22, 2017 the narrative lectionary realizes that psalm 51 is moveable, and, by placing it with 1 samuel 16. Thus, david was the greatgrandson of boaz and ruth. This book, and that which follows it, bear the name of samuel in the title, not because he was the penman of them except of so much of them as fell within his own time, to the twentyfifth chapter of the first book, in which we have an account of his death, but because the first book begins with a large account of him, his birth and childhood, his life and government. Read 1 samuel 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of 1 samuel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. David had abode two days in ziklag which, it appears from this, the amalekites had not so burned down that david and his men could not lodge in it. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The army that was with him numbered about six hundred men. Saul was rejected from being king, and the spirit of god taken from him, and at the same time an evil spirit from the lord troubled him, terrified or seized him suddenly.
After being raised by the priest eli in temple, samuel becomes gods number one prophet. This book, and that which follows it, bear the name of samuel in the title, not because he was the penman of them except of so much of them as fell within his own time, to the twentyfifth chapter of the first book, in which we have an account of his death, but because the first book begins with a large account of him, his birth and childhood. This i found to be an enjoyable devotional commentary on the book of 1 samuel. He expects that gods king will be tall, dark, and handsome, so to speak. Although sauls rule became increasingly antitheocratic in nature, david refused to usurp the throne by forceful means but left his accession to office. Originally the two books of samuel formed o n e historical book. In addition to telling the story of saul and david, the book of 1 samuel introduces other wellknown biblical characters in scripture including jonathan, mephibosheth and others. His fame reached the court soon, for saul was inquisitive after such young men, ch. He is pleased with the counsel, and desires them to find such a person, 17.
His servants exhort him to get a skilful harper to play before him, 15,16. The narrative lectionary realizes that psalm 51 is moveable, and, by placing it with 1 samuel 16. Intro to 1 samuel biblica the international bible society. His servants exhort him to get a skilful harper to play before him, 15, 16. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul as a spirit of prophecy as at first, as a spirit of wisdom and prudence in civil government, and as a spirit of fortitude and courage, as the targum. The spirit of the lord departs from saul, and an evil spirit comes upon him, 14. Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the. This is a passage which bothers many folks both believers and nonbelievers. The name of the book comes from the first important person in this book. Scripture last week we begin a sermon series on the life of david.
Although they are separate books in modern bibles, the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel were originally one book. About the book of 1 samuel its author, date and purpose. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Someone separated it into these two parts in order to make it more convenient to copy. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. It was the translators of the septuagint greek translation of the ot at. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible.
The anointing of david to be the new king of israel this chapter is the natural continuation of the last one. The first king of israel was from gibeah in benjamin, but the second was from bethlehem in judah. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. He was not completely given over to obeying gods expressed will. We can tell how men look, but god can tell what they are. God makes it clear to samuel that outward appearance is not the criteria for gods choice of king 1 samuel 16. Even after he successfully led the israelites against the philistines 1 samuel 7, the people came to ask him for a king, adding that his sons were as corrupt as elis 1 samuel 8. The spirit of the lord departed from saul which came upon him when he was first made king, and continued with him till this time, but which god now took away, depriving him of that prudence, courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox.
He was the peoples choice tall, handsome, an able warrior. In english bibles, the book is usually divided into first and second samuel, but in jewish tradition, samuel is one book. The author educate with precision, excitement and life examples. Davids story begins in 1 samuel 16, where we read that god sent samuel to anoint david as the next king of israel 16. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. David and goliath, the philistines, king saul, the prophet samuel, and the ark of the covenant. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
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