Samuel

Given to the Lord as a child, Samuel heard God call him by name in the night and answered, speak, for your servant is listening. He served Israel as the last of the judges and a faithful prophet. He anointed both Saul and David as kings.

• Also known as: Prophet Samuel, Samuel the Seer
• Role: Prophet who anointed kings
• Key Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 16:13

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