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THREAD: Textual & Thematic Notes on 1 Sam. 1–3.
Snappy title, huh?
BETTER: God’s Great Reversal Begins.
LENGTH: Medium.
The book of 1 Samuel documents a period of religious and political upheaval/realignment in Israel.
It takes us from Tabernacle to Temple,...
Snappy title, huh?
BETTER: God’s Great Reversal Begins.
LENGTH: Medium.
The book of 1 Samuel documents a period of religious and political upheaval/realignment in Israel.
It takes us from Tabernacle to Temple,...
...and from Judge(s) to King(s).
Appropriately, therefore, the book of Samuel’s main events take place either at the sanctuary or on the battlefield.
And, equally appropriately, our text (1.1–4.1) contains the first Scriptural occurrence of the term היכל = ‘temple’...
Appropriately, therefore, the book of Samuel’s main events take place either at the sanctuary or on the battlefield.
And, equally appropriately, our text (1.1–4.1) contains the first Scriptural occurrence of the term היכל = ‘temple’...
...as well as of the title יהוה צבאות = ‘The LORD of Hosts/Armies’.
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But what could events of national import have to do with the (apparently) insignificant individuals introduced in 1.1–3, namely Elkanah, Hannah, and Peninnah?
We will soon find out.
#CanonicalContextMatters
But what could events of national import have to do with the (apparently) insignificant individuals introduced in 1.1–3, namely Elkanah, Hannah, and Peninnah?
We will soon find out.
