Women in the Books of Samuel

The women in the books of Samuel have a major contribution in outworking of God¿s grace and fulfilment of His promises. They shaped the whole history of Israel in that time, influencing familial, social and political affairs, changing and determining the course of events. Biblical narratives are literary masterpieces, where history is embedded in theological, ethical, social and national background. Women in the Books of Samuel sometimes make use of lengthy speeches, which should be studied in their literary, persuasive, ethical, judicial and political aspects. We try to investigate the influence and role of these major women characters in the life of Israel and its king. In this way we will find out how these women affected the course of the history of Israel, the political acceptance of David as king, and the morality of the time.