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Course: The Book of Samuel (eSAM)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-2
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Michal

Daughter of king Saul who became the first wife of David

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Peninnah

Elkanah’s wife who had several children and scoffed at his other wife when she was barren 

Philistines

Enemy nation of Israel who frequently had battles with them during the time of Samuel, and who captured the ark of the covenant

S

Samuel

Prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel

Saul

Israel's first king

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That World

Phrase used in the lesson to refer to the past historical context the author of The Book of Samuel was reporting

Their World

Phrase used in the lesson to refer to the time and circumstances in which the author of The Book of Samuel lived