This chapter provides an introduction to 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Introductory matters addressed include the canonical importance, literary strategy, literary connections to Judges, and structure of the books.

Source: Mark L. Strauss, John H. Walton, Rosalie de Rosset, ed., 1 and 2 Samuel: Teach the Text Commentary Series (Baker Books, 2013), 1-7.

This material is made available with the permission of Baker Books.

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