c. 1070 BC
The boy Samuel, dedicated to God by his mother Hannah, served in the tabernacle under Eli the priest. God called Samuel by name in the night, establishing him as a prophet. Samuel's ministry bridged the era of judges and kings.
Samuel's calling marked a renewal of prophetic revelation in Israel after a period of spiritual decline. He served as the last judge, first kingmaker, and a pivotal figure in establishing the monarchy.
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