Key characters in 1 Samuel
The people whose lives carry the story of 1 Samuel — and the lessons we learn from each.
Character 1
Samuel
Prophet, priest, last judge.
Lessons from Samuel in 1 Samuel: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 2
Saul
Israel's first king who fails.
Lessons from Saul in 1 Samuel: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 3
David
Anointed shepherd-king.
Lessons from David in 1 Samuel: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
See how these lives fit the bigger picture in the 1 Samuel overview or explore major themes.