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A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Samuel, is found at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview#United kingdom.2C 1049-931 BC |Old Testament: Historical Overview]].
  
  

Revision as of 11:18, 2 July 2013

The Old Testament > Samuel -- First and Second Samuel are two halves of a single book, and this page serves as the introduction to both.

Subpages: First Samuel
Subpages: Second Samuel

                                                                 Next page: 1 Samuel 1

This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.


Historical setting

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A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Samuel, is found at Old Testament: Historical Overview.


Summary

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Discussion

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Points to ponder

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I have a question

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Relation to other scriptures

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Related scriptures

The relationship of Samuel to other books of the Old Testament is addressed at Old Testament: Organization.

Parallel passages

Text transmission

Joseph Smith Translation

The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to the following verses in Samuel. This list is complete:[1]

  • 1 Samuel 15:11, 35
  • 1 Samuel 16:16, 23
  • 1 Samuel 18:10
  • 1 Samuel 19:9
  • 1 Samuel 28:9-15
  • 2 Samuel 12:13
  • 2 Samuel 24:16-17


Complete outline and page map

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Resources

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Translations

  • Amplified • The Amplified Bible, 1987 update
  • NASB • New American Standard Bible, 1995 update
  • NIV • New International Version
  • RSV • Revised Standard Version

Cited references

  • Wayment, Thomas A., ed. The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament, p. 132-35. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2009. (ISBN 1606411314) BX8630.A2 2009

Other resources


Notes

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  1. Wayment, The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament, p. 132-35.



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