Samuel

Also known as: Shmu'el

Died: 1010 BCE Era: judges

Samuel

Last judge and first major prophet after Moses. Dedicated to God before birth, raised at Shiloh. Heard God’s voice as a child. Anointed both Saul and David as king. Warned Israel about the dangers of monarchy. Even after death, his spirit was summoned by the witch of Endor.

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