1 Samuel
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on 1 Samuel assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“But David said it in his heart. What we say in our heart has a tremendous power to shape our thinking, our actions, even our whole destiny.” (1 Samuel 27:1)
“Actively, God never initiates or performs evil; He is the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning (James 1:17). Passively, God may withdraw the hand of His protection and therefore allow evil to come, without being the source of the evil itself.” (1 Samuel 16:14)
“Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep: All was lost. At this point, David had nothing more to support him. No one in Israel could help him. The Philistines didn’t want him. His family was gone; all he owned was gone. Even his friends turned against him (the people spoke of stoning him). Every support was gone, except the Lord. That is a good place to be in, not a bad place.” (1 Samuel 30:3–6)
“Samuel did not yet know the Lord: Samuel was a godly and obedient boy, serving God wonderfully. Yet, he had not yet given his heart to the Lord. Even children raised in a godly home must be converted by the Spirit of God.” (1 Samuel 3:5–9)
“Satan, having failed in the attack through Nahash now tried to attack Israel—even in victory—by dividing the nation against each other. Satan will attack us anyway he can, and he often uses times of victory to attack.” (1 Samuel 11:12–13)
- Title: 1 Samuel
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. 1 Samuel › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM09SA1
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:49:23Z