Samuel in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · Jul 10, 2026 · 8m

In this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, we explore the powerful story of Samuel — the last of the biblical judges, a prophet, priest, and kingmaker who stands as one of the most pivotal figures in Jewish history. Born as an answer to his mother Hannah's heartfelt prayer, Samuel was dedicated to the Tabernacle from childhood and grew to become the moral voice of his generation, anointing Israel's first two kings, Saul and David, while fiercely confronting corruption and idolatry. His life marks the dramatic transition from the chaotic period of the Judges to the beginning…