TY - BOOK AU - Bergen,Robert D. TI - 1, 2 Samuel T2 - The new American commentary SN - 0805401075 AV - BS 1325.3 .B47 1996 PY - 1996/// CY - Nashville, Tenn. PB - Broadman & Holman KW - Bible KW - Samuel KW - Commentaries N1 - 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) ER -