Overview
""He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed."" --1 Samuel 2:10 In this detailed commentary, Harry A. Hoffner Jr. examines 1 Samuel in its historical context and considers how it anticipates a coming perfect king, God's true Anointed One. After the period of Judges, 1 Samuel continues the narrative sweep of Israel's history, covering the rise of the prophet Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the rise of God's chosen king, David. An expert Hittitologist, Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1-2 Samuel. The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series is a premier biblical commentary rooted in the original text of Scripture. Each volume includes historical and literary insights and addresses exegetical, pastoral, and theological concerns, giving readers a full understanding of the text and how to apply it to everyday life.
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Author: Harry A Hoffner Jr ,
H Wayne House ,
William D Barrick
Publisher: Faithlife Corporation
Imprint: Faithlife Corporation
ISBN: 9781683598008
ISBN 10: 1683598008
Pages: 1120
Publication Date: 09 July 2025
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
""Students and interpreters of 1 Samuel will welcome this thorough, well-researched, and insightful commentary. ... As one might expect from an eminent Hittite scholar, Hoffner's comments on cultural backgrounds are particularly enlightening and valuable."" --Robert B. Chisholm, Jr., chair and senior professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary ""Informed by many years of research on the ancient Near East, Hoffner shows good judgment in his discussion of critical questions, expert literary skill in his analysis of the biblical text, and a vibrant faith in his exposition of Samuel as Scripture that brings out theological implications relevant for modern Christians in both the church and the academy."" --Paul Evans, associate professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College ""This work is not only a fitting addition to the EEC series, which boasts a commitment to robust, critical, and evangelical treatment of the Bible, but it is also a fitting testimony to Hoffner's legacy."" --David B. Schreiner, associate professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary ""Hoffner's volume is destined to become a primary resource on Samuel for evangelical pastors and teachers."" --JoAnna M. Hoyt, associate professor, Dallas International University ""Numerous adjectives come to mind to describe this masterful commentary: insightful, judicious, informed, nuanced, well-documented--all these and more explain why this commentary will join the ranks of the great commentaries on Samuel."" --John H. Walton, professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Wheaton College
Author Information
Harry A. Hoffner Jr. (1934-2015) was John A. Wilson Professor of Hittitology Emeritus at the University of Chicago. He was considered a world expert on ancient Near Eastern culture specializing in the Hittite language, history, and civilization.
