Samuel: Prophet and Leader

Ron and John August 4, 2023

Samuel: Prophet and Leader Ron and John

John and Ron move deeper into the story of Samuel. Now it becomes the story of two families, Samuel and his parents on one side, Eli and his sons on the other. In one of the most moving scenes of the entire cycle, the boy prophet Samuel hears directly from God and reluctantly confronts the high priest Eli with the stern rebuke God had delivered.

Tagged as: Samuel, Ark of the Covenant, Eli, Tabernacle, Shiloh, Priest, Prophet, Judge, Hophni, Phinehas, Philistines.

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Ron and John

Ron Bentley, Ph.D., and John Harman, Ph.D., are your hosts here on Orthodocs.faith. We are glad you're listening!

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