Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Topics discussed include: * Lives of Samuel, Saul, and David * Conclusion of the period of the Judges * Beginning of the United Kingdom of Israel * David's defeat of Goliath * David's friendship with Jonathan #Bible #BibleStudy