SAMUEL
\sˈamjuːl], \sˈamjuːl], \s_ˈa_m_j_uː_l]\
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The name of two canonical books of the Old Testament. Three principal periods are comprised in them, viz. the restoration of the theocracy of which Samuel was the leader; the history of Saul's kingship till his death; and David's reign. In all probability the author was a prophet of the time of Solomon.
By Daniel Lyons
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