The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel
by Robert D. Bergen
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Author: Robert D. BergenEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-12-13
ISBN: 0805401075
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Holman Reference
Book Reviews of The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel
Book Review: 1 & 2 Samuel in the context of the Law and Historical setting - Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all the supportive reviews, I was persuaded to buy this commentary. So far I have read the commentary on 1 Samuel (the first 284 pages) and have to say that I am not disappointed. Bergen's style is very understandable and his knowledge of the Old Testament adds a lot to his teaching of 1 & 2 Samuel. I find that his references to the Law or Torah to be excellent and very helpful. For a reader, references are easy to skip because you want to read the book. But I found that his references to other parts of the Bible to be very helpful and worth the time to read for myself.
The way he covers Hannah and her husband Elkanah are very considerate and compassionate. I grew to have greater respect for Hannah than I had before after seeing her single-mindedness and devotion to the Lord. We often hear about Hannah on mother's day (which is wonderful) but Elkanah played a major role in his support of her. This would also make for a great father's day message. And even Samuel was extraordinary to be able to leave home at such a young age. This family had it together. This was a pivotal time for Israel and this family was so faithful that God could use them.
Hannah's prayer is most unusual and seems to be forth telling of the future of Israel's history. Bergen keeps bringing up her prayer as it is fulfilled in the life of Israel. It is such a wonderful prayer that even Mary's Magnificant seems to have been based upon her familiarity with it.
Bergen brings out so many facts that were never obvious to me before. The comparisons between Moses and Samuel were very good; the fulfillment of the Law for a site for central worship was new to me. I was not aware that the Zadokites were promised to be the new priestly line. Understanding the books of 1 & 2 Samuel is greatly helped by our understanding of the law and Bergen often shows from the law why things were as they were.
After reading the commentary on 1 Samuel, a couple of things stand out. 1) Saul really was paranoid about David. The author brings this out very well. I knew that Saul was jealous of David, but after reading this it is clear that Saul was very insecure and immature. 2) David really was careful to obey the Lord. While it is true that he had help from Samuel, Abigail, the Law and the Lord, unlike Saul, David was willing to listen and make wise choices.
I plan on reading this book from beginning to end in a few weeks. I have never heard such good comments on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel in all my life. As I read, I think to myself, I wonder why no one has ever mentioned that before. Bergen is quick to see practical and spiritual lessons for us even today. I have and will learn a lot. What a great book.
Summary of The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel
THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include: * commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION; * the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary; * sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages; * interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole; * readable and applicable exposition.
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