Explore Samuel - Journey on the Map

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Shiloh

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Samuel

Born and dedicated at Shiloh

1SA.1.20

Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, {saying}, Because I have asked him of the LORD. {when...: Heb. in revolution of days} {Samuel: that is, Asked of God}

Events

The call of Samuel1SA 3:4

Saul and the medium of En-dor1SA 28:7

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Samuel

Samuel was the last judge and first prophet of Israel's monarchy. Dedicated to God by his mother Hannah, he served in the tabernacle from childhood. He anointed both Saul and David as kings.

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Journey Timeline

Birth and Dedicationc. 1100 BC
Shiloh
Hannah's Prayer for a Son
1SA 1:9-18
Birth and Dedicationc. 1099 BC
Ramah
Birth of Samuel
1SA 1:19-20
Birth and Dedicationc. 1096 BC
Shiloh
Dedicated to the Temple at Shiloh
1SA 1:24-28
Prophetic Callingc. 1090 BC
Shiloh
God Calls Samuel
1SA 3:1-21
Israel's Crisisc. 1070 BC
Aphek
The Ark Captured by Philistines
1SA 4:1-22
Judge of Israelc. 1050 BC
Mizpah
Judge of Israel at Mizpah
1SA 7:3-14
Transition to Monarchyc. 1050 BC
Ramah
Israel Demands a King
1SA 8:1-22
Transition to Monarchyc. 1050 BC
Mizpah
Anoints Saul as King
1SA 9:1-10:24
Anointing Davidc. 1028 BC
Bethlehem
Saul Rejected and David Anointed
1SA 16:1-13
Death and Legacyc. 1015 BC
Ramah
Death of Samuel
1SA 25:1