2. Samuel
Son of Hanna, miracle child
Samuel as a child hears the
word of the lord
Eli's son are sinful, line
ended
Ark of covenant stolen &
returned
Last judge of Israel
3. The first King
Warning: Take your sons and
daughters, Taxes on crops
Israel wants to be like other
nations
First king is Saul, tall
Fighting foreign peoples and
their Gods
Saul's unlawful sacrifice
Saul's line cut off
4. New King
David anointed
A shepherd, musician and poet
Saul is a rash person, vengeful
David spares Saul's life
Saul seeks a witch to hear
wisdom
David's women, his weakness
5. Kings vs. God
God wants a house to dwell in
Solomon builds temple
Solomon given wisdom
Foreign women and idols
Nation divided
Increasing sin of kings and
nation
6. Kings and Prophets
Israel is supposed to be ruled by God
Battles are to glorify God not enrich
Prophets are the voice of God
Other gods are inferior and distracting
God is to be the center of social life
