Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of 2 samuel. The name of the book comes from the first important person in this book. He promised himself more satisfaction in young prophets than in young princes. Samuel anointed david in 1 samuel 16, and throughout the rest of the book, all sorts of people endorse david as the coming king. And the reason of this success might be partly natural, and partly supernatural, respecting david.
An evil spirit from the lord that is, by gods permission, who delivered. Yet the lives of these individuals are wound up in the larger story of gods purpose for his people. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke. Second samuel begins with david mourning the death of saul and jonathan chapter 1 and being anointed king of judah 2. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This first book gives us a full account of elis fall and samuel s rise and good government, 1 sam. God rebukes him and tells him to arise and anoint the new king 1 samuel 16. David, the king proven 1 samuel 1631 as the third division of the book opens we see samuel mourning for saul. The second half of 1 samuel recounts the contest between saul and david. This first book gives us a full account of elis fall and samuels rise and good government, 1 sam.
Verses 1 5 samuel had retired to his own house in ramah, with a resolution not to appear any more in public business, but to addict himself wholly to the instructing and training up of the sons of the prophets, over whom he presided, as we find, ch. He expects that gods king will be tall, dark, and handsome, so to speak. Stop a little, do not be in haste to be gone, as he might seem to be, fearing a reproof, and that something would be said to him not very agreeable. God makes it clear to samuel that outward appearance is not the criteria for gods choice of king 1 samuel 16. In verses 16, they were not satisfied with the pieces of meat that god allowed. It was gods purpose that david should be anointed at this time as. F1 time marches on regardless of the readiness or unreadiness of men. Because israel shall be no loser by it, and samuel must prefer the public welfare before his own private affection to his friend. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. I will give him to the lord and he will live there for ever. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications.
For still as davids question, so gods answer, is upon supposition. The story of samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of samuel. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. David is good looking as it turns out, but this is not the basis for his election by god. With king david out of the city and fleeing toward the jordan river, absalom found it easy to occupy jerusalem, seize the palace, have sex relations with the ten concubines of the king which david had left in charge of the palace, and to set up his government without any. Abner, the commander of sauls army, made ishbaal, sauls son, king of israelresulting in warfare between israel and judah 2. The anointing of david to be the new king of israel this chapter is the natural continuation of the last one. He hates the attitude of lawlessness it produces, as well as the crop of wicked fruit that results from it. Karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for lent 4. The birth of samuel takes place during the time of anarchy reflected. The rebellion at first looked like a great success.
The stories of samuel, saul and david are among the most memorable in the old testament. The lord said from this place it may appear that gods answer by urim and thummim, was not by any change in the colour or situation of the precious stones in the breastplate of the ephod, but by a voice or suggestion from god to the highpriest he will he purposeth to come, if thou continuest here. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from god was upon saul see 1 samuel 16. The prince of all rebellion is satan the devil, also known as the sum of all moral impurities. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Though we do not see this demon physically, the influence of this archrebel permeates our society. He was not completely given over to obeying gods expressed will. Up to this time, there had been various tribes who on occasions had come together to combat a threat from other nations. My jewish learning is a notforprofit and relies on your help.
So god disqualified saul from being king any longer see ch. This appears to be a story only about a childless woman who brings her problem to the lord and finds help. I will send you to jesse the bethlehemite, u for i have provided for myself a king among his sons. The decay in the house of eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16 and more. In the reading for the fourth sunday of lent from 1 samuel 16, that central bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. God perfectly kept his promise to david 1 samuel 23.
He was the peoples choice tall, handsome, an able warrior. Read 1 samuel 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. The story contained in the books of samuel tells of the extraordinary change in the way israel is governed. The spirit of the lord departed from saul which came upon him when he was first made king, and continued with him till this time, but which god now took away, depriving him of that prudence, courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith he had qualified him for his public employment. Now it happened, when abiathar the son of ahimelech fled to david at keilah, that he went down with an ephod in his hand. David, the apple of gods eye, was one of the greatest characters of all times. After being raised by the priest eli in temple, samuel becomes gods number one prophet. Up until this point in biblical history, the israelites have not had a king. The author of 1 and 2 samuel has a similar verse 2 samuel 6. Stubbornness contumacy, persisting in sin, justifying it, and pleading for it. The book of samuel tells of the rise of the davidic monarchy. Many years later, men translated the bible into the greek language the language of the new testament.
Matthews gospel identifies jealousy with the description evil eye, familiar to all. As in the books of judges the apostasy of israel in its responsibility is first described. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for 1 samuel 16. Study 1 samuel 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better.