Old Testament · United Monarchy · c. 1050 BC
Samuel
Who was Samuel?
Samuel was the last judge and a prophet of Israel who anointed both Saul and David as king.
RoleLast judge and prophet who anointed Israel’s first kings
EraUnited Monarchy · c. 1050 BC
MotherHannah
MentorEli the priest
AnointedSaul and David
RoleLast judge, prophet
As a boy serving in the tabernacle, Samuel heard God call him by name in the night and answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” He grew into a prophet whose words never failed.
When Israel demanded a king, Samuel warned them but anointed Saul at God’s direction. After Saul’s disobedience, Samuel anointed the young shepherd David in his place.
He bridged the age of the judges and the age of kings, a faithful voice calling Israel back to the LORD.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
1 Samuel 3:10 “Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”” 1 Samuel 16:13 “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.