The book of 1st Samuel! Samuel the priest prophet and final judge - roughly 1100BC -1000BC The books of 1st and 2nd Samuel are not chronological. Themes of Samuel: 1} Davidic Covenant - Anointed king 2} God is in control 3} Power of the Holy Spirit 4} Sin & Consequences

Also watch out for contrasts and comparisons of people and tribes....

As usual we recommend The Bible Project's short video overview of the book: https://youtu.be/QJOju5Dw0V0

Chapter 1 Elkanah the Levite and His Family Hannah & Peninnah  Hannah’s Prayer for a Son Samuel’s Birth and Dedication

Chapter 2 Hannah’s Prayer of Praise Eli’s Wicked Sons A Warning for Eli’s Family

Chapter 3 The Lord Speaks to Samuel Samuel Speaks for the Lord

Chapter 4 The Philistines Capture the Ark The Death of Eli

Chapter 5 The Ark in Philistia

Chapter 6 The Philistines Return the Ark The Ark Moved to Kiriath-Jearim

Chapter 7 Samuel Leads Israel to Victory