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“The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people...” — 1 Samuel 13:14
Did You Know
Samuel was raised by Eli at Shiloh, the ancient religious and governmental capital of the Jews during the time of the Judges.
Course Number: OT503
Professor:
President and Professor Emeritus at Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana
Course Description:
Why did Israel, the people of God, desire a human king? Why did God grant that desire? This course answers these and other important questions raised in Israel’s united monarchy as recorded in I and II Samuel and I Kings 1–11. Special emphasis is placed on archaeology, history, and theology. The course also considers parallel passages found in Chronicles and Psalms and focuses on Iron Age discoveries in Palestine as they relate to the biblical text. Davis examines the successes and failures of Saul, David, and Solomon and gleans practical truths from their lives.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Acquire a competent working knowledge of the contents of the books of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings 1-11 with respect to theological themes, historical developments, personality profiles, and archaeological problems.
- Gain a basic understanding of the events surrounding the rise of the monarchy in ancient Israel.
- Arrive at fresh insights about practical Christian living as illustrated by the lives of godly saints who lived during that era.
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