Results for samuel
Definitions of samuel:
part of speech: noun
The name of two canonical books of the Old Testament. Three principal periods are comprised in them, viz. the restoration of the theocracy of which Samuel was the leader; the history of Saul's kingship till his death; and David's reign. In all probability the author was a prophet of the time of Solomon.
Usage examples for samuel:
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Yes, Mr. Timmins, you will find the verse in the second book of Samuel and the twenty- third chapter.
"The Blotting Book", E. F. Benson -
Have you seen Sir Samuel yet?
"The Motor Maid", Alice Muriel Williamson and Charles Norris Williamson -
It is a great thing to us that Sir Samuel Bobwig, an excellent Liberal, is seated high on the bench of justice, instead of that time- serving Conservative, Sir Alexander McSilk.
"Phineas Redux", Anthony Trollope