Purpose of Writing: First Samuel records the history of Israel in the land of Canaan as they move from the rule of judges to being a unified nation under kings. Samuel emerges as the last judge, and he anoints the first two kings, Saul and David.
Samuel anaibuka kama Mwamuzi wa mwisho, na yeye anawateua, wafalme wawili wa kwanza, Sauli na Daudi. Mistari muhimu:” Lakini neno hilo likawa baya machoni pa Samweli, waliposema, Tupe mfalme atuamue.