Bible person
Samuel
The boy who heard God
Dedicated by Hannah from childhood; the last judge and the prophet who anointed Saul and later David.
'Speak, for Your servant is listening'
Dedicated by Hannah as a young boy, he served at the temple. God calls him at night and he learns to listen, becoming a prophet from childhood.
The one who anointed kings
The last leader of the judges, he anointed Saul and later David, and taught that 'obedience is better than sacrifice'.
Did you know?
- Hannah prayed for a son and gave him back to God, a model of prayer and surrender. 1 Samuel 1:27
Where to read in the Bible
- 1 Samuel 1–16
Connections
- anointed David · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 16:13
- anointed Saul · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 10:1
- linked to Hannah · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 1:20
- anointed Saul · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 10:1
- anointed David · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 16:13
- linked to Saul · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 10:1