Bible Dictionary
Samuel
Samuel was a prophet, judge, and Nazirite who served Israel during the transition from the judges to the monarchy. He called the people to repentance, anointed Saul and David, and faithfully proclaimed God’s word.
Biblical Usage
Samuel received a prophetic call at Shiloh, led Israel to repentance, judged the people, and prayed for victory over the Philistines. He anointed Saul and later David, warned Israel concerning kingship, and faithfully proclaimed God’s will.
Scripture References
1 Samuel 1:20
Luke 2:52
Judges 21:19-21
1 Samuel 2:12-17
1 Samuel 2:22
1 Samuel 10:5
1 Samuel 13:3
1 Samuel 3:11-18
1 Samuel 4:1
1 Samuel 4:2
Jeremiah 7:12
Psalms 78:59
1 Samuel 7:1-12
1 Samuel 7:13
1 Samuel 7:14
1 Samuel 8:4
1 Samuel 8:5
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 13
1 Samuel 15
2 Kings 21:18
2 Chronicles 33:20
1 Kings 2:34
John 19:41
Jeremiah 15:1
Psalms 99:6
1 Samuel 3:1-18
1 Samuel 7:3
1 Samuel 7:4
1 Samuel 7:5-12
1 Samuel 7:16
1 Samuel 8:1-4
1 Samuel 12:1
1 Samuel 7:15
1 Samuel 9:7
1 Samuel 9:8
1 Samuel 9:13
1 Samuel 25:1