Part of 5 Samuel–Kings
5.4.1 Background
5.4.1.1 Scope
In the Septuagint tradition (1.3.1.1), 1 and 2 Samuel are known as 1 and 2 Kingdoms (or, 1–2 Reigns). This designation refers to the initiation of the kingdom and to the first kings (Saul and David), while the Masoretic designation refers to Samuel as a prophet and probably also as the author of the boo…