Who is Samuel in the Bible? What is the book of Samuel about? Samuel was a young, Israelite boy, whose mother, Hannah, dedicated him to the work of the Lord from an early age. Samuel grew up to become one of Israel's great prophets and led God's people through turbulent times. The two books of Samuel tell the story of this great leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel: Saul and David. The books contain records of their accounts as well. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the books of 1 and 2 Samuel are about, this helpful resource is for you! 1, 2 Samuel is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the books of 1 and 2 Samuel from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. 1, 2 Samuel is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.