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Samuel / Shemu'el (The Judge & Kingmaker)
שְׁמוּאֵל / صموئيل عليه السلام
(Known as "Samuel")
Last Judge of Israel, Prophet of Shiloh, Anointer of Saul and David
Born
c. 1070 BCE
Ramathaim-Zophim, Palestine
Ramathaim-Zophim, Palestine
Passed Away
c. 1012 BCE
Ramah, Palestine
Lifespan
~58 years old
"Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice."
Archival Overview
Miraculously granted to Hannah in answer to her tearful prayer at Shiloh. Transitioned Israel from charismatic tribal judges to the united monarchy, anointing Saul and David with holy oil.
Biographical Record
Dedicated to temple service as a child, Samuel heard God call his name three times in the Tabernacle of Shiloh when the prophetic word was rare in the land. Growing into a revered itinerant judge, he administered righteous justice across Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah.
When the people demanded an earthly king like neighboring nations, Samuel warned against the economic tyranny of monarchy while faithfully anointing the leaders appointed by divine mandate.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Tomb of Samuel (Nabi Samwil)
Ramah, Palestine
Ramah, Palestine
GPS: 31.8328, 35.1803
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