Samuel[a] is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy …

The Birth of Samuel - There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son …

Jun 18, 2024 · In the Bible, Samuel was a man chosen for God, from his miraculous birth until his death. He served in several important positions during his life, earning God's favor because he …

Samuel was a religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in every role of leadership open to a Jewish man of his day—seer, priest, judge, …

Jan 4, 2022 · Samuel was recognized as the judge of all Israel. Like Eli’s sons, Samuel’s two sons, Joel and Abijah, sinned before God by seeking dishonest gain and perverting justice.

May 6, 2025 · Samuel is one of the prominent figures in the Bible, known for his pivotal role in the transition from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.

The prophet Samuel (in hebrew, “ Shmuel ”) was one of the most important figures in Jewish history; our sages describe him as the equivalent of " Moses and Aaron combined."