1 Samuel

Theme: Transition from Theocracy to Monarchy
Protagonists: Samuel, Saul (early), David (emerging), Hannah
Antagonists: Eli’s sons, the Philistines, Saul (later)
Summary:
1 Samuel describes Israel’s transition from being led by judges to kings. God raises up Samuel, who anoints Saul as the first king. Saul’s disobedience leads to the rise of David. The book contrasts faithful leadership with prideful rebellion.