The First Book of Kings

The First Book of Kings, commonly referred to as 1 Kings, is the 11th book of the Bible. It is a book of narrative history that continues the account from the Book of Second Samuel, recording the history of Israel from approximately 960 to 853 BC. Its authorship is...

The First Book of Samuel

1 Samuel is the 9th book of the Bible. It is the first of two books that originally constituted a single text known as the Book of Samuel. The Book of Samuel was likely composed between 931 and 721 BC, and its authorship is traditionally ascribed to the prophets...