Learning & Values Jewish History A Brief Biblical History

Samuel and Saul

By Jacob Isaacs
Published and copyrighted by Kehot Publication Society

Samuel the Prophet, Samuel the Judge, Saul, First King of Israel, War with the Philistines, War with Amalek

The High Priest Eli, Samuel's Father, Early Years of Samuel, War with the Philistines, Eli's Death, The Holy Ark in Captivity, Return of the Holy Ark

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Samuel the Judge

Victory over the Philistines, "Set a King Over Us"

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Saul, First King of Israel

Saul's Family, Samuel's First Meeting With Saul, Saul Anointed, Public Selection of King, Nachash, King of the Ammonites, Saul's First Victory

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War with the Philistines

Philistine Oppression, Jonathan's Victory, Saul's Disobedience, Jonathan's Bravery, The Victory, Jonathan Is Saved

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War with Amalek

Old Account Settled, Samuel Rebukes Saul

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