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First Book of Samuel
שמואל א he ܣܦܪܐ ܕܫܡܘܐܝܠ ܩܕܡܝܐ arc Liber I Samuelis la
Book of the Bible
- Also called 1 Samuel
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Davidking of Israel and Judah -
Saulfirst king of the United Kingdom of Israel -
SamuelBiblical prophet and main figure of the First Book of Samuel -
Jesseson of Obed, belonging to the tribe of Judah; father of David -
Abigailfemale human biblical figure in 1 Samuel 25, wife of Nabal and then of David -
Hannahbiblical character mentioned in the Books of Samuel -
Jonathanheroic figure in 1 Samuel -
Michalbiblical figure, daughter of Saul -
AbnerBiblical character -
JoabBiblical figure -
Witch of Endorbiblical character (First Book of Samuel) -
AhimelechBiblical character; priest at Nob (1 Samuel)
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Elkanahhusband of Hannah and father of Samuel in the Books of Samuel - Gadperson in the Hebrew Bible; personal prophet of David (1 Sam 22:5; 2 Sam 24:11–13; 2 Sam 24:18; 1 Chron 21:18; 1 Chron 29:29)
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AchishBiblical character (First Book of Samuel) -
Doeg the Edomitebiblical character (First Book of Samuel) - Peninnahwoman in the Hebrew or Christian Bible, mentioned in the Book of Samuel
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Nabalbiblical figure (First Book of Samuel)
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