2 Samuel (jan 1, 1077 BC – jan 1, 1040 BC)
Description:
Writer(s): Gad; NathanPlace Written: Israel
Writing Completed: c. 1040 B.C.E.
Time Covered: 1077-c. 1040 B.C.E.
Two books of the Hebrew Scriptures that apparently were not divided in the original Hebrew canon. Indicative of this is a note in the Masora showing that words in First Samuel, chapter 28 (one of the concluding chapters of First Samuel), were in the middle of the book.
The historical narrative contained in the two books of Samuel commences with the time of High Priest Eli and concludes with events from David's reign. It therefore covers a period of approximately 140 years (c. 1180-c. 1040 B.C.E.). As David's death is not mentioned in the record, the account (possibly with the exception of editorial additions) was probably completed about 1040 B.C.E.
it-2 pp. 852-855
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Date:
jan 1, 1077 BC
jan 1, 1040 BC
~ 37 years