The First book of Samuel - Tsumura, David Toshio (Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans, 2007)
Introduction. Title ; Text ; Date and authorship ; Historical and religious background ; Grammar and syntax ; Discourse analysis ; Prose and poetry ; Literary structure and themes ; Theology of 1 Samuel ; Purpose of 1 Samuel ; Outline of 1 Samuel ; Select bibliography -- Text and commentary. "Story of Samuel"--with the embedded "Story of the ark of God" (1:1-7:17) ; Transition to the monarchy (8:1-22) ; "Story of Saul" (9:1-15:35) ; "Story of Saul and David" (16:1-31:13).
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Bible. -- Commentaries