Bergen, Robert D.

1, 2 Samuel / First, Second Samuel Robert D. Bergen. - Nashville, Tenn. : Broadman & Holman, 1996. - 512 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. - The new American commentary ; v. 7 . - New American commentary ; . 7. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-485) and indexes.

The Lord raises up Samuel and deposes the house of Eli (1:1-7:17) -- The Lord give Israel a king "such as all other nations have" (8:1-14:51) -- The Lord give Israel David, a king "after his own heart" (15:1-2 Samuel 1:27) -- David reigns as king (2:1--20:26) -- Aside: illustrations of David's roles in his relationship with the Lord (21:1--24:25).

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Bible.--Samuel--Commentaries.

BS 1325.3 / .B47 1996