Robert P. Gordon looks at the linguistic and textual problems surrounding 1 and 2 Samuel in this substantial commentary on the English text of the books of Samuel.

With detailed notes, indexes and in-depth analysis, this commentary will appeal to Old Testament scholars, theological students, lecturers and church ministers.

'In the spate of commentaries, Robert Gordon's 1 and 2 Samuel sparkles. Well-balanced, sensible exegesis of the biblical text is deftly plaited with necessary attention to problems of Hebrew, the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient background and literary aspects. Readers seeking a good foundation for serious study of 1 and 2 Samuel will find it here.'



Alan Millard, Rankin Professor of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages, University of Liverpool.