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The last judge and first major prophet — anointed Israel's first two kings
open_in_newBorn to Hannah through miraculous answered prayer, dedicated to serve at the Tabernacle under Eli. Became one of the most important figures in Israel's history — bridging the era of judges and the monarchy. He anointed Saul as the first king, later withdrew God's approval of Saul, and anointed David as the next king. He's described as a prophet whose words never fell to the ground unfulfilled.