Bible Verses About "What Is the Book of Samuel About"
The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel narrate Israel's transition from the period of judges to the monarchy, focusing on the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David.
The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel narrate Israel's transition from the period of judges to the monarchy, focusing on the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David.
"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." — 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Book of Samuel About?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
"But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee."
"And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Who Was Samuel in the Bible?
1 Samuel 3:10 · 1 Samuel 16:13 · 1 Samuel 12:24
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1 Samuel 9:2 · 1 Samuel 15:22-23 · 1 Samuel 31:4
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2 Timothy 3:16 · 2 Peter 1:21 · Hebrews 1:1-2
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John 17:17 · Psalm 119:160 · Isaiah 40:8
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Psalm 119:105 · Revelation 22:18-19
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