Samuel and Chronicles - Introduction

1 SamuelSteve Gregg
In this introduction by Steve Gregg, he discusses the books of 1 Samuel and Chronicles, highlighting their differences in focus and content. He notes that while the books were originally one, the installation of King Saul led to their separation. Gregg also speaks to the importance of the threat posed by the Philistines to the rise of monarchy in Israel. He provides an outline of the books and emphasizes their contribution to understanding the history of the Jewish community and their relationship with God.
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