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Title: The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 09: 1 Kings
The Challoner Revision

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

Summary: "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 09: 1 Kings" is a religious text that forms part of the Old Testament in the Christian tradition, likely written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This book recounts pivotal events in the history of Israel, particularly focusing on the lives of the prophet Samuel, King Saul, and the anointing of David as Saul's successor. It addresses themes such as divine guidance, leadership, and the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. The opening portion of "1 Kings" introduces us to key characters and their situations: Elcana, a man from Ephraim, is married to Anna, who is barren. Desperate for a child, Anna prays earnestly at the temple, promising to dedicate her son to God. Her prayers are answered when she bears a son named Samuel. The text highlights the emotional struggles of Anna and the significance of her vow. Additionally, the narrative touches on the early life of Samuel as he grows and serves in the temple, setting the stage for his later anointing of Saul as king and the unfolding saga of Israel's monarchy. This early chapter establishes a tone of desperation and hope, revealing the deep reliance on faith and divine intervention in the lives of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

EBook No.: 8309

Published: Jun 1, 2005

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Bible. Samuel, 1st

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 09: 1 Kings
The Challoner Revision

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

Summary: "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 09: 1 Kings" is a religious text that forms part of the Old Testament in the Christian tradition, likely written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This book recounts pivotal events in the history of Israel, particularly focusing on the lives of the prophet Samuel, King Saul, and the anointing of David as Saul's successor. It addresses themes such as divine guidance, leadership, and the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. The opening portion of "1 Kings" introduces us to key characters and their situations: Elcana, a man from Ephraim, is married to Anna, who is barren. Desperate for a child, Anna prays earnestly at the temple, promising to dedicate her son to God. Her prayers are answered when she bears a son named Samuel. The text highlights the emotional struggles of Anna and the significance of her vow. Additionally, the narrative touches on the early life of Samuel as he grows and serves in the temple, setting the stage for his later anointing of Saul as king and the unfolding saga of Israel's monarchy. This early chapter establishes a tone of desperation and hope, revealing the deep reliance on faith and divine intervention in the lives of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

EBook No.: 8309

Published: Jun 1, 2005

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Bible. Samuel, 1st

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.