Sam·u·el
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Definition of Samuel
1
: the early Hebrew judge who successively anointed Saul and David king
2
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures — see Bible Table
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“Samuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Samuel. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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