COMMENTS ON THE BOOK OF 1 SAMUEL - L.M. GRANT The Scriptural phrase “chief men

The Scriptural phrase “chief men among the brethren” (Acts 15:22) seemed so appropriate that we have ventured to use it without in any way claiming it is as a party or exclusive title

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in contrast to John's more extensive record of His words

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COMMENTS ON THE BOOK OF 1 SAMUEL - L.M. GRANT The Scriptural phrase “chief menThe prophetic office began with Samuel, who was raised up by God due to the failure of the priesthood under Eli and his sons. But Samuels faithful care for Israel was not appreciated, and they demanded a king. God allowed them their own way and gave them Saul, a type of the religious man, who walks according to the flesh. But God then raised up David, a man after His own heart and anointed him to be king. Davids victory over Goliath is a picture of