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Table of Contents
PREFACE 5
CHAPTER 1 :Purport and Lessons of the Books of Samuel - Eli -
Hannah's Prayer and Vow - The Birth of Samuel -
Dedication of the Child -Hannah's Song. (2 SAMUEL 1-
2:11) 9
CHAPTER 2 : The Sin of Eli's Sons - Eli's Weakness - A Prophet's
Message -Samuel's First Vision - His Call to the Prophetic
Office. (1 SAMUEL 2:12-3:21) 14
CHAPTER 3 : Expedition against the Philistines - The Two Battles of
Ebenezer - Death of Eli's Sons, and Taking of the Ark -
Death of Eli -Judgment on the Philistine Cities - The Return
of the Ark. (1 SAMUEL 4-7:1) 18
CHAPTER 4 : Samuel as Prophet - The Gathering at Mizpeh - Battle of
Eben-ezer; Its Consequences - Samuel's Administration -
The Demand for a King. (1 SAMUEL 7, 8) 24
CHAPTER 5 : The Calling of Saul - Occasion of his Interview with
Samuel -Samuel Communes with Saul - Saul is Anointed
King - The Three "Signs " - Their Deeper Significance. (1
SAMUEL 9-10:16) 30
CHAPTER 6 : Saul Chosen King at Mizpeh - His Comparative Privacy -
Incursion of Nahash - Relief of Jabesh-gilead - Popular
Assembly at Gilgal - Address of Samuel. (1 SAMUEL
10:17-12:25.) 37
CHAPTER 7 : Saul Marches against the Philistines - Position of the two
Camps - Jonathan's Feat of Arms - Saul Retreats to Gilgal -
Terror among the People - Saul's Disobedience to the
Divine Command, and Rejection of his Kingdom. (1
SAMUEL 13) 42
CHAPTER 8 : Camps of Israel and of the Philistines - Jonathan and his
Armor-bearer - Panic among the Philistines, and Flight -
Saul's Rash Vow - The "Lot" cast at Ajalon - Cessation of
the War. (1 SAMUEL 13:15-14:46) 47
CHAPTER 9 : The War against Amalek - Saul's Disobedience, and its
Motives -Samuel commissioned to announce Saul's
Rejection - Agag Hewn in Pieces. (1 SAMUEL 14:47-52;
15) 52
CHAPTER 10 : Samuel Mourns for Saul - He is directed to the house of
Jesse -Anointing of David - Preparation of David for the
Royal Office -The "Evil Spirit from the Lord" upon Saul -
David is sent to Court - War with the Philistines - Combat
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