I & II Samuel—The Beginning of the Kingdom (1)

We now turn our attention to the next book in the section of the Old Testament designated as "The Former Prophets." For this reason we do not treat Ruth now, but will take that up in connection with the section designated as "The Writings." The Former Prophets include Joshua, Judges, both books of Samuel, and both of Kings. Name -- Author -- Date You may notice that in our King James Bibles there is inserted under the title, "The First Book of Samuel," the words, "otherwise called the First...