ESV Scripture Journal: 12 Samuelpositions the full text of the books of12 Samuel opposite lightly lined blank pages for recording notes and prayersa great resource for personal Bible reading and refle
The vision for this series is to provide for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and lay people a clear and compelling exposition of texts of the Bible in the context of the Bible's Story, and
This 12-week study offers insights into the stories of the prophet Samuel and Israel's first kings, Saul and David—showing God’s continued care for his people as he promises to establish a kingdom tha
Scholarly study of Samuel continues to wrestle with how we interpret this pivotal text. Even such basic matters as the question of what kind of literature it is remain unresolved while older ques
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive h
"Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts.'" (1 Samuel 17:45) Reflecting upon David's vic
David is known as Israel’s greatest king, but he was certainly not a super-hero. He had to fight many difficult battles to establish his throne, and when he did become king, he committed murder, adult
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough
This commentary for pastors introduces readers to the tumultuous reign of King David, highlighting his foundational significance in God’s plan to redeem the world through Christ. Part of thePreaching
God longs to restore fractured relationships, broken souls, and divided churches—and He wants to use imperfect people to do it. In 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, we see David facing a divided nation and h
The Ritchie Old Testament Commentaries are being published as companions to the Series on the New Testament, which was widely appreciated and provided a much-needed resource for the Bible student inte
