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1 Samuel 1; Luke 1 – Samuel and John the Baptist
When we compare Samuel and John the Baptist’s narratives, we find remarkable similarities. Such are giant coincidences or grand conspiracies, or what they truly are – marks of inspiration and divine authenticity.
- Tribe of Levi (1 Chron.6.22-28; Lk.1.5)
- Wife Barren (1 Sam.1.2; Lk.1.7)
- House of God – Tabernacle and Temple (1 Sam.1.7; Lk.1.9)
- Prayer for a child (1 Sam.1.10-11; Lk.1.13)
- Hints that son becomes “Nazarite” (1 Sam.1.11; Lk.1.15)
- Birth “Promised” (1 Sam.1.17-18; Lk.1.13)
- Son born (1 Sam.1.20; Lk.1.57)
- Names of sons based upon God (1 Sam.1.20 – Samuel means “Asked of God/God hears;” Lk.1.13 – John means “God is Gracious”)
- Praises Offered by Parent (1 Sam.2.1-10; Lk.1.67-79)
- Praises Similar in Language and Themes (i.e., horn, enemies, etc)
- Narratives include report of child’s growth (1 Sam.1.19; Lk.1.80)
- Both become prophets (1 Sam.1.20; Lk.1.76)
- Both Prepared for God’s Anointed (1 Sam.1.16; Lk.1.76)
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