1 Samuel
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1 Samuel

A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary

  1. 302 pages
  2. English
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1 Samuel

A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary

About this book

1 Samuel is full of riveting narratives related to the beginning of dynastic monarchy in ancient Israel. These narratives provide not only the spiritual wisdom about our relationship with the Lord, but also insights into the outworking of political power. Throughout this commentary, Dr Koowon Kim introduces the reader to relevant aspects of the Chinese historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which has been so influential in forming the worldview of people in much of East Asia since the fourteenth century. Both theologically and historically informed, this commentary will help those from cultures heavily influenced by the story to understand the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, as well as inform those interested in East Asian culture of commonly held beliefs regarding what constitutes a good ruler. The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Series Preface
  5. Author’s Preface
  6. List of Abbreviations
  7. INTRODUCTION
  8. 1 Samuel 1:1–20 The Story of Hannah: The Birth of Samuel
  9. 1 Samuel 1:21–2:11 Samuel’s Dedication and Hannah’s SonG
  10. 1 Samuel 2:12–36 The Sin of Eli’s Family
  11. 1 Samuel 3:1–21 The Lord Calls Samuel
  12. 1 Samuel 4:1–22 The Demise of Eli’s Family and the Loss of the Ark
  13. 1 Samuel 5:1–7:1 The Ark in Philistine Territory
  14. 1 Samuel 7:2–17 The Mizpah Revival
  15. 1 Samuel 8:1–22 The People of Israel Demand a King
  16. 1 Samuel 9:1–25 Saul in Search of Kingship
  17. 1 Samuel 9:26–10:16 First Cycle of the Institution of Kingship: Saul’s First Disobedience
  18. 1 Samuel 10:17–11:15 Second Cycle of Institution of Kingship
  19. 1 Samuel 12:1–25 Samuel’s Gilgal Speech
  20. 1 Samuel 13:1–22 Saul’s Second Disobedience
  21. 1 Samuel 14:1–52 Saul and Jonathan
  22. 1 Samuel 15:1–35 Saul’s Third Disobedience
  23. 1 Samuel 16:1–23 Samuel Anoints David
  24. 1 Samuel 17:1–58 David and Goliath
  25. 1 Samuel 18:1–30 Saul’s Growing Fear of David
  26. 1 Samuel 19:1–24 Saul Tries to Kill David
  27. 1 Samuel 20:1–42 David and Jonathan
  28. 1 Samuel 21:1–15 David Attempts to Defect to Gath
  29. 1 Samuel 22:1–23 David Begins Again
  30. 1 Samuel 23:1–29 David Not Welcomed in the Desert
  31. 1 Samuel 24:1–22; 26:1–25 David Spares Saul’s Life Twice
  32. 1 Samuel 25:1–44 David and Abigail
  33. 1 Samuel 27:1–28:2 David Among the Philistines
  34. 1 Samuel 28:3–25 Saul and the Witch of Endor
  35. 1 Samuel 29:1–11 Achish Sends David Back to Ziklag
  36. 1 Samuel 30:1–31 Compassionate David
  37. 1 Samuel 31:1–13 Heroes Die on the Battlefield
  38. Selected Bibliography
  39. About Asia Theological Association
  40. About Langham Partnership
  41. Endnotes