Old Testament · Historical

1 Samuel

Israel demands a king; God anoints Saul, then David.

Chapters

31

Genre

Historical

Major themes

kingshipheart of GodDavid vs Goliathanointing

Famous chapters & passages

1 Samuel 3

Speak, your servant hears

1 Samuel 16:7

God looks at the heart

1 Samuel 17

David and Goliath

Preaching note

David and Goliath is the most-preached single chapter in the OT among American evangelicals.

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