Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel

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All Commentaries on 1 & 2 Samuel

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1, 2 Samuel Bergen, Robert D. 512 NAC 1996
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I Samuel McCarter Jr., P. Kyle 496 AYB 1980
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II Samuel McCarter Jr., P. Kyle 576 AYB 1984
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1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart Davis, Dale Ralph 336 FB 2000
1 and 2 Samuel Baldwin, Joyce 320 TOTC 2008
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The First Book of Samuel Tsumura, David Toshio 698 NICOT 2007
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1 and 2 Samuel Arnold, Bill T. 688 NIVAC 2003
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2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity Davis, Dale Ralph 272 FB 1999
1 Samuel Campbell, Antony F. 350 FOTL 2003
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2 Samuel Campbell, Antony F. 256 FOTL 2005
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1 Samuel (2nd ed.) Klein, Ralph W. 366 WBC 2000
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Numbers - Samuel Birch, Bruce C.; Dozeman, Thomas B.; Clements, Ronald E.; Coote, Robert B.; Olson, Dennis T.; Robertson Farmer, Kathleen A. 1388 NIB 1998
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First and Second Samuel Peterson, Eugene H. 270 WBComp 1999
The Historical Books Nelson, Richard D. 190 IBT 1998
The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel Alter, Robert 448 2000
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1 and 2 Samuel Youngblood, Ronald F. 960 REBC 2010
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2 Samuel Barron, Robert 240 BTCB 2015
2 Samuel Morrison, Craig E. 344 BO 2013
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1 Samuel Phillips, Richard D. 576 REC 2012
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First and Second Samuel Brueggemann, Walter 362 IBC 1990
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1, 2 Samuel Youngblood, Ronald F. 1120 EBC 1992
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1 & 2 Samuel Evans, Mary J. 288 UBOT 2000
1 & 2 Samuel Gordon, Robert P. 182 OTG 1984
2 Samuel Anderson, A. A. 358 WBC 1989
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I and II Samuel Hertzberg, Hans Wilhelm 420 OTL 1965
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1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader Woodhouse, John 672 PtW 2014
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A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel Leithart, Peter J. 307 2003
The Message of Samuel Evans, Mary J. 256 BST 2004
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Samuel I and II Smith, Henry P. 462 ICC 1898
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 Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel Youngblood, Ronald F.; Kalland, Earl S.; Madvig, Donald H.; Wolf, Herbert; Huey, F. B. 1120 EBC 1992
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The Second Book of Samuel Tsumura, David Toshio 320 NICOT 2019
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel Keil, C. F.; Delitzsch, Franz 7744 COT 2006
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Narrative Art and Poetry in the Books of Samuel Fokkelman, J. P. 1913 1993
1 & 2 Samuel Chafin, Kenneth TPC 2002
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First and Second Samuel Laney, J. Carl 136 EvBC 1982
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A Handbook on the First and Second Books of Samuel Omanson, Roger L.; Ellington, John 1284 UBS 2003
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1 & 2 Samuel Massey, James 175 DBC 2011
Historical books of the Bible Kizhakkeyil, Sebastian 307 2007
1 Samuel–2 Kings Youngblood, Ronald F.; Patterson, Richard D.; Austel, Hermann J. 960 REBC 2010
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Be Restored (2 Samuel): Trusting God to See Us Through (The BE Series Commentary) Wiersbe, Warren W. 204 BE 2010
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Be Successful (1 Samuel): Attaining Wealth That Money Can't Buy (The BE Series Commentary) Wiersbe, Warren W. 195 BE 2010
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1 and 2 Samuel: A Commentary Gordon, Robert P. 376 LBI 1999
1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles eds. Copper, Derek; Lohrmann, Martin J. 745 RCS 2016
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Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel eds. Franke, John R. 458 ACCS 2005
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I and II Samuel Payne, David F. 292 DSB 2006
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Dawn of a Kingdom, The message of 1 Samuel Keddie, J.; Keddie, Gordon J. 272 WCS 1993
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Triumph of the King, The message of 2 Samuel Keddie, Gordon J. 272 WCS 1993
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Joshua–Esther (Vol. 1, Part 2) Wilson, Charles R. WesBC 1967
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1 & 2 Samuel Vannoy, J. Robert 400 CBC 2009
The Second Book of Samuel Ackroyd, Peter R. 259 CBCOT 1977
The First Book of Samuel Ackroyd, Peter R. 250 CBCOT 1971
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament Merrill, Eugene H.; Ross, Allen P.; Hannah, John D.; Lindsey, F. Duane; Deere, Jack S.; Campbell, Donald K.; Reed, John W.; Constable, Thomas L.; Martin, John A.; Getz, Gene A.; Zuck, Roy; Buzzell, Sid S.; Glenn, Donald R.; Dyer, Charles H.; Pentecost, J. Dwight; Chisholm Jr., Robert B.; Sunukjian, Donald R.; Baker, Walter L.; Johnson, Elliott E.; Blue, J. Ronald; Blaising, Craig A. 1600 1985
1 Samuel Merrill, Eugene H. 1600 1985
2 Samuel Merrill, Eugene H. 1600 1985
1/2 Samuel Birch, Bruce C. 1388 NIB 1998
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1 & 2 Samuel Smith, James E. 541 CPNIV 2000
1 and 2 Samuel: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition Mellish, Kevin J. 288 NBBC 2012
1 and 2 Samuel Hoffner Jr., Harry A. EEC 2015
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1 and 2 Samuel: Let Us be Like the Nations Robinson, Gnana 304 ITCe 1993
I and II Samuel Auld, A. Graeme 744 OTL 2011
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First and Second Samuel Magennis, Feidhlimidh T. 136 NColBC 2011
Reading Samuel: A Literary and Theological Commentary van Wijk-Bos, Johanna W. H. 268 RtOT 2012
Shmuel I: I Samuel Weinberger, Yosef 650 ART 2011
1/2 Samuel ZIBBC 2009
After God's Own Heart: The Gospel According to David Boda, Mark J. 208 GOT 2007
Handbook on the Historical Books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Esther Hamilton, Victor P. 560 2008
1–2 Samuel Evans, Paul S. 640 SGBC 2018
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1 and 2 Samuel for Everyone Goldingay, John 208 OTE 2011
2 Samuel: Your Kingdom Come Woodhouse, John 720 PtW 2015
1 Samuel For You: For reading, for feeding, for leading Chester, Tim 224 GWFY 2014
2 Samuel For You: The Triumphs and Tragedies of God's King Chester, Tim 192 GWFY 2017
1 Samuel Steinmann, Andrew E. 636 ConC 2016
2 Samuel Phillips, Richard D. 504 REC 2018
Volume 3: 1 Samuel–2 Chronicles Mackay, John L.; Millar, J. Gary; Olley, John W. 1344 ESVEC 2019
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1 Samuel Kim, Koowon 302 ABC 2018
1 and 2 Samuel Long, V. Philips 512 TOTC 2020
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1 and 2 Samuel Firth, David G. 608 ApOTC 2009
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1 Samuel Jobling, David 330 BO 1998
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I & II Samuel Gordon, Robert P. 375 1986
1 and 2 Samuel Cartledge, Tony W. 748 SHBC 2001
1 and 2 Samuel Chisholm Jr., Robert B. 368 TTCS 2013
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1 Samuel Murphy, Francesca Aran BTCB 2010
1 And 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary Baldwin, Joyce 299 TOTC 1989
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Volume 1, King David (II Samuel 9-20 & I Kings 1-2) Fokkelman, J. P. 6 1981
Volume 2, The Crossing Fates (1 Samuel 13-31 and 2 Samuel 1) Fokkelman, J. P. 808 1986
Volume 3, Throne and City (II Samuel 2-8 and 21-24) Fokkelman, J. P. 448 1992
Volume 4, Vow and Desire (I Samuel 1-12) Fokkelman, J. P. 651 1993
1 & 2 Samuel Goldman, Shalom; Rosenberg, A. J.; Oratz, E. 361 SBB 1949
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History of Israel: Volume 2 Mills, Watson E.; Wilson, Richard F. 316 MCB 1998
1, 2 Samuel Andrews, Stephen J.; Bergen, Robert D. 400 HOTC 2009
1 and 2 Samuel Jensen, David Belief 2015
1/2 Samuel Utley, Bob FBC
Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Samuel Greear, J. D.; Thomas, Heath A. 381 CCE 2016
Straight to the Heart of 1&2 Samuel: 60 bite-sized insights Moore, Phil 272 SttHS 2012
1/2 Samuel Purkiser, W. T. 704 Beacon 1965
1, 2 Samuel Vos, Howard F. BSC 1983
1/2 Samuel Longman III, Tremper; Deffinbaugh, Robert; Guzik, David 240 LBC 2013
1 & 2 Samuel Macleod, F. Wayne 285 LMP 2012
Prophets, Priests, and Kings: The Lives of Samuel and Saul MacArthur, John 128 MacSG 2010
The Restoration of a Sinner: David's Heart Revealed MacArthur, John 128 MacSG 2009
Opening up 1 Samuel Newheiser, Jim 144 OUB 2012
A Handbook on the First and Second Books of Samuel: Volume 1 (1 Samuel 1.1 to 2 Samuel 1.27) Berlin, Adele UBS
A Handbook on the Second Book of Samuel: Volume 2 (2 Samuel 2.1 to 24.25) Omanson, Roger L.; Ellington, John UBS
A Handbook on the First and Second Books of Samuel: Volume 1 (1 Samuel 1.1 to 2 Samuel 1.27) Omanson, Roger L.; Ellington, John 1284 UBS 2003
1 & 2 Samuel: Rise of the Lord's Anointed Gabrysch, Kay 400 2013
The Early Prophets (The Schocken Bible: Volume 2) Fox, Everett 1024 SB 2014
The Book of Samuel 1 Rosenberg, A. J. 512 JP 1976
The Book of Samuel 2 Rosenberg, A. J. 448 JP 1986
1 & 2 Samuel Mittelstaedt, John 336 PBC 2006
Theology of Work Bible Commentary: Volume 2: Joshua through Song of Songs ToWBC 2015
1 Samuel as Christian Scripture Chapman, Stephen B. 357 2016
1 & 2 Samuel: Commentary, Notes and Study Questions Mitch, Curtis; Hahn, Scott; Barber, Michael P. 120 ICSB 2016
2 Samuel Steinmann, Andrew E. 551 ConC 2017
1–2 Samuel Mackay, John L. 1344 ESVEC 2019
Joshua to 2 Kings White, Ellen G. 1040 SDABC 1954

Forthcoming Commentaries

Year Author Title Series
forthcoming 2031 Vaillancourt, Ian J. 2 Samuel Pillar Old Testament Commentary
forthcoming 2029 Vaillancourt, Ian J. 1 Samuel Pillar Old Testament Commentary
forthcoming Chisholm Jr., Robert B. 1 and 2 Samuel Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Dempsey, Deirdre 2 Samuel Wisdom Commentary Series
forthcoming Flanders, Denise C. 1 and 2 Samuel Bible in God's World Commentary
forthcoming Gunn, David M. 1 and 2 Samuel Through the Centuries Blackwell Bible Commentaries
forthcoming Halpern, Baruch 1 and 2 Samuel Hermeneia
forthcoming Hunziker-Rodewald, Regine 1 Samuel 1–15 International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Klein, Johannes 1 Samuel 16–2 Samuel 5 International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Naumann, Thomas 2 Samuel 6–24 International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Pessoa, Leonardo; Yardney, Sarah 1 Reigns (Kings) SBL Commentary on the Septuagint
forthcoming Pessoa, Leonardo; Yardney, Sarah 2 Reigns (Kings) SBL Commentary on the Septuagint
forthcoming Scholtz, Susanne 1 Samuel Wisdom Commentary Series
forthcoming Sweeney, Marvin A. 1 and 2 Samuel New Cambridge Bible Commentary
forthcoming Viberg, Åke 1 Samuel Historical Commentary on the Old Testament
forthcoming Wenig, Scot; Dallaire, Hélène 1 and 2 Samuel Kerux Commentaries
forthcoming Westbrook, April 2 Samuel Pentecostal Commentary
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