#prophet samuel

[joemerl]

[artandthebible]

David Crowned King by the Prophet Samuel

Artist: Claude Lorrain (French, 1600–1682)

Date: 1625-1650

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Samuel Anointed KIng by the Prophet Samuel

David is believed to have been twelve to sixteen years of age when he was anointed as the king of Israel. He was the youngest of Jesse’s sons and an unlikely choice for king, humanly speaking. Samuel thought Eliab, David’s oldest brother, was surely the anointed one. But God told Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7). Seven of Jesse’s sons passed before Samuel, but God had chosen none of them. Samuel asked if Jesse had any more sons. The youngest, David, was out tending sheep. So they called the boy in and Samuel anointed David with oil "and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David" (1 Samuel 16:13).

[sir-davey]

TW: Blood, Sword impalement, and G-d i guess

Saul’s peace (turmoil)

I have no idea why I made this after having a panic attack (it’s okay I’m fine- sort of… meh. I haven’t had one in years, and how ironic I wrote about Jonathan’s panic attack a week ago 😐) But I guess it’s the song I listened to right after. I really love this song. Especially the last chorus, toward the end, it always gives me Saul vibes, how he is dictated by those above him, left with little to no control even as a king. I don’t sympathize with Saul entirely, but from Saul’s pov, he’d see how Samuel and G-d gaslights him even when he tries to listen to every command, but they take advantage of the paranoia that he has always struggled with.

I’ve made that one of the main themes in the Book of Saul when I write how he explores the idea of control, because Saul throughout his life has hardly had a thought of his own. It seemed as though he gave his life at the fate of Samuel and the Lord.

Also, I attempted to draw G-d, as you can tell lmao. Ngl, I didn’t know how I wanted to depict Him, so I went with the generic biblically accurate angel route. Depicting G-d is going to be subjective, and so, I’ll just say this is how I imagine Him. He’s a big feathery thing to me, with lots of eyeballs, and arms.

I lowkey love it lol. Should I draw G-d more? Have Him bother Samuel and stuff while messing with Saul and forcing bro to dance lmao (I love those passages of Saul very entertaining, as in I like tormenting him because I love Saul angst)

But yeah, imma also start redrawing my David/Jonathan ref sheets so I can begin making something special for my anniversary in two months… oh boi 🥲

I think the cake this year is going to be very unserious lmao, deadass going to stick printed pics of David on the thing like a hear me out challenge.

Anyways… I still have yet to recover, my mental health is shit. Going to be less active, but I thought I was doing good lol.

Starting off 2025 strong 🎉🎉

[stephenlang-slang]

Stephen Lang as prophet Samuel in Amazon’s new show House of David. The show will air February 27.

[connectparanormal]

Witch of Endor and the Ghost of Samuel

The tale of the Witch of Endor has captivated scholars and theologians for ages. The Hebrew Bible's First Book of Samuel records it. It offers a rare window into prehistoric ideas regarding the afterlife, the function of necromancy, and the intricacies of King Saul's rule. In this story, Saul, the first monarch of Israel, finds himself in a terrible state. Saul is pleading for direction as the Philistines get ready to fight Israel. But because of his disobedience, God has rejected Saul and left him without prophetic insight. Despite having already driven out all necromancers and media from the country in compliance with religious law, Saul searches for a medium in his despair.

Saul's quest leads him to the Witch of Endor, who is believed to possess the ability to communicate with the dead. At night, Saul disguises himself to avoid recognition and implores her to summon the ghost of the prophet Samuel. At first, the witch is hesitant because she fears punishment, but Saul reassures her that he would protect her. The witch looks shocked, as Samuel is called, as if she's seen a heavenly person. This response emphasizes how serious and unusual her acts were. When Samuel's spirit materializes, it presents Saul with an unforgiving reality. Samuel curses Saul for his disobedience and foretells his imminent defeat and death, along with his sons. Soon after, Saul and his sons lose their battle with the Philistines, fulfilling this prophecy. Power, desperation, and the paranormal are major elements in the Witch of Endor tale. It draws attention to Saul's terrible transformation from a king chosen by God to a desperate figure seeking out unapproved advice. His dependence on a medium betrays his inner turmoil and desperation, even though he knows it goes against religious law and his own directives. This story also raises interesting questions about the nature of prophecy and the afterlife in ancient Israelite society. It implies a belief in the possibility of communicating with the hereafter, even though it is taboo. The narrative of Samuel's ghost communicating with him after his death adds a level of intricacy to our knowledge of what life was like in biblical times.

The narrative also imparts a moral lesson about the perils of defying divine instruction and the repercussions of disobedience. Saul's terrible demise serves as a sobering lesson of the value of loyalty and the dangers of pursuing power illegally. A variety of literary and religious contexts continue to study and understand the powerful tale of the Witch of Endor. It portrays the moral conundrums brought on by power and desperation as well as the persistent human interest in the paranormal and ghosts.

[biblebloodhound]

Dealing with Another's Evil Intentions (1 Samuel 19:18-24)

Conflict and trouble must not necessarily result in one’s devastation and discouragement.

David and Saul, by He Qi When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.  Word came to Saul: “David is in Naioth at Ramah;” so he sent men to capture him. But when they saw a group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel standing there as their leader, the Spirit of God came…

[thefugitivesaint]

Kunz Meyer-Waldeck (1859-1953), 'The Witch of Endor', ''La Ilustración artística'', Oct. 28, 1901 Source

[portraitsofsaints]

Saint Samuel the Prophet

Old Testament

Feast Day: August 20

Saint Samuel, from the tribe of Levi, was the last of Israel’s judges, the first of the prophets after Moses, and a priest intercessor who made sacrifices for Israel. He anointed Israel’s first two kings, Saul and David. (The horn which he holds, contains the oil of anointing.) Hannah, Samuel’s mother, had begged God for a child, promising to raise him for God’s glory. Samuel served God faithfully, guiding Israel well. In the year 406 A.D., the relics of the Prophet Samuel were transferred from Judea to Constantinople.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

[melljam]

i am a 2v1 jake and samuel vs gitae truther.

i am reeally want samuel and jake to have another teamup against a stronger opponent. and i am so desperate for samuel to fight gitae.

i need this fight to happen.

[a-bunch-of-queerness]

thought i’d post some of my art cause why not!

+ my ongoing “dc/epic” crossover series that i haven’t worked on since like june/july LMAO (also, it doesn’t show up, but ivy has little chlorophyll freckles cause yes)

‼️all bases are from @mellon_soup on pinterest and instagram, literally are a lifesaver for proportions n shit

[jewishcissiekj]

Saul Samuel and Solomon I wish you weren't like that

[artandthebible]

Eli and Samuel

Artist: John Singleton Copley (American, 1738–1815)

Title: Samuel Relating to Eli the Judgements of God upon Eli's House

Date: 1780

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT, United States

Eli and Samuel

Eli iwas a Jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving God at the tabernacle in Shiloh, a city near the hill country of Ephraim (1 Samuel 1:1, 3). Eli is best remembered for his blessing on Samuel’s mother and for his part in Samuel’s first prophecy.

The priest God raised up was a boy named Samuel, who was dedicated to the tabernacle by his mother, Hannah, a formerly barren woman who had prayed for a child. Hannah spoke her prayer in Eli’s presence, and he had blessed her: “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him” (1 Samuel 1:17). God answered Hannah’s prayer, and she had a son. After Samuel was weaned, she gave him to the Lord’s service (1 Samuel 1:24–28).

The young Samuel lived in the tabernacle, under the tutelage and care of Eli. Each year, Hannah brought Samuel a robe for him to wear in the house of the Lord (1 Samuel 2:19). Eli again blessed Hannah and her husband, asking God to give Hannah children to replace the one she had dedicated to the Lord (1 Samuel 2:20). Hannah eventually gave birth to three more sons and two daughters (verse 21).

Later, when Samuel was a little older and Eli’s eyes were so weak that he could barely see, the Lord Himself spoke to Samuel. In the middle of the night, the Lord “came and stood” in Samuel’s room (1 Samuel 3:10) and told the young boy to deliver to Eli the message that it was almost time for the prophesied judgment to fall upon his family (verses 11–14). Eli humbly accepted God’s decree, and Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the Lord in Shiloh (1 Samuel 3:19–21).

[stephenlang-slang]

Stephen Lang as Prophet Samuel on Amazon Prime House of David. Release date February 27.

[mindfulldsliving]

Samuel the Lamanite: Catalyst for Change in Helaman 13

In Helaman 13, the Gospel of Jesus Christ shines through a profound narrative of transformation and warning. Samuel the Lamanite, a figure often overlooked, emerges to present an extraordinary message.

Exegetical Insights: Helaman 13 How the Gospel of Jesus ChristInvites Change In the chapters of Helaman 13, we find a powerful narrative that reveals hope and transformation through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This section is a compelling appeal for change, delivered by Samuel the Lamanite, who boldly challenges the people of Zarahemla to turn away from their iniquities. He fervently warns them…

[biblebloodhound]

A King Is Anointed (1 Samuel 10:1-8)

Sometimes what we think we want is not what we need.

Samuel anoints Saul as king, by Unknown artist Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance? When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel’s tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you set out to look for have been found. And now your father…

[antebellumite]

fyi that jefferson davis was part of the mason committee (december 16, 1859 - june 14, 1860) that investigated whether or not certain us representatives (republicans) had anything to do with john brown's harper ferry attack.

william seward ( and joshua giddings ) were two of the guys they investigated. meanwhile, the attempts at indicting frederick douglass and sam howe never went to fruition.

"In the end the Mason Committee, despite Jefferson Davis’s personal ire for Seward, Giddings, and all abolitionists, chose not to delve into the reality of Brown’s conspiracy. ”

( it was not a very competent committee )