"He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed."1 Samuel 2:10In this detailed commentary, Harry A. Hoffner Jr. examines 1 Samuel in its historical context and considers how it anticipates a coming perfect king, God's true Anointed One. After the period of Judges, 1 Samuel continues the narrative sweep of Israel's history, covering the rise of the prophet Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the rise of God's chosen king, David. An expert Hittitologist, Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1-2 Samuel.The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series is a premier biblical commentary rooted in the original text of Scripture. Each volume includes historical and literary insights and addresses exegetical, pastoral, and theological concerns, giving readers a full understanding of the text and how to apply it to everyday life.
"He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed."1 Samuel 2:10In this detailed commentary, Harry A. Hoffner Jr. examines 1 Samuel in its historical context and considers how it anticipates a coming perfect king, God's true Anointed One. After the period of Judges, 1 Samuel continues the narrative sweep of Israel's history, covering the rise of the prophet Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the rise of God's chosen king, David. An expert Hittitologist, Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1-2 Samuel.The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series is a premier biblical commentary rooted in the original text of Scripture. Each volume includes historical and literary insights and addresses exegetical, pastoral, and theological concerns, giving readers a full understanding of the text and how to apply it to everyday life.
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