The Book of Samuel — The Establishment of Monarchy in Israel
ספר שמואל
Author: Tradition prophétique (XIe–Xe siècle av. J.-C., rédaction ultérieure)
Date: c. 1050–970 av. J.-C.
Preservation: Tradition manuscrite biblique, fragments de Qumran (4QSam)
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The Book of Samuel is the founding narrative of Israelite monarchy, covering the transition from tribal confederation to monarchic state through Samuel, Saul, and David. The "Succession Narrative" (2 Samuel 9–20) is considered by historians as the world's oldest historiographic narrative.
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The Book of Samuel is the founding narrative of Israelite monarchy, covering the transition from tribal confederation to monarchic state through Samuel, Saul, and David. The "Succession Narrative" (2 Samuel 9–20) is considered by historians as the world's oldest historiographic narrative.