1 Samuel

In this detailed two-volume commentary, Harry A. Hoffner Jr. examines 1–2 Samuel in their historical context and considers how they anticipate a coming perfect king, God’s true Anointed One. After the period of Judges, 1–2 Samuel continues the narrative sweep of Israel’s history, covering the rise of the prophet Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the rise of God’s chosen king, David. An expert Hittitologist, Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1–2 Samuel.