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Samuel

Facts:

Samuel was a prophet and the last judge of Israel. He anointed both Saul and David as kings over Israel.

  • Samuel was born to Elkanah and Hannah in the town of Ramah.
  • Hannah had been barren, so she had prayed earnestly that God would give her a son. Samuel was the answer to that prayer.
  • Hannah promised that if, in answer to her desperate prayer that God would give her a male child, her request was granted, she would dedicate her son to Yahweh.
  • To fulfill her promise to God, when Samuel was a young boy, Hannah sent him to live with and help Eli the priest in the temple.
  • God raised up Samuel to be a great prophet.

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(See also: Hannah, judge, prophet, Yahweh)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H8050, G4545