1 Samuel – The Barren Wife (1 Samuel 1:1-8)
This chapter provides an exposition of 1 Samuel 1:1-8. The main theme of the chapter is the barren mother.
1 and 2 Samuel – Barren No More (1 Samuel 1:1-2:11)
This chapter provides an exegesis of 1 Samuel 1:1-1 Samuel 2:11. The main theme of the chapter is the Lord’s vindication of those who trust in him.
1 and 2 Samuel – Introduction to 1 and 2 Samuel
Were David and Jonathan Lovers?
This article answers the question more often raised in the homosexual debate: were David and Jonathan lovers? What is the most faithful way to understand their close relationship described in 1 Samuel?
The Content and Significance of the Books of Samuel: Their Place and Purpose within the Former Prophets
What is the place and function of the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel as part of the former prophets? Dumbrell gives an overview of the theological significance.
1 Samuel 1:27-28 - For this child I prayed
This article on 1 Samuel 1:27-28 also looks at parenting.
1 Samuel 1-4 - Eli: The Man for Whom it Was Too Late
This article is on 1 Samuel 1-4, about Eli and his family.
1 and 2 Samuel – Disrespect Can Be Deadly (1 Samuel 2:12-36)
This chapter provides an exegesis of 1 Samuel 2:12-36.
The Transfer of Power from Saul to David in 1 Samuel 16:13-14
This paper considers the theological significance of the transfer of power from King Saul to David as depicted in 1 Samuel 16:13-14. The focus is on the movement of the Spirit of God from Saul to David.
Married to Nabal
How should a Christian woman respond when married to a man who is not a Christian? This article looks at 1 Samuel 25, and shows how Christian women should respond when they are in such a marriage.