The two Books of Samuel contain valuable historical material concerning the religious and moral conditions of the period. Samuel is the great prophet-judge who helps to unite the scattered tribes under one king, Saul. The history of the reigns of Saul and David is also recorded.

2 Samuel 1

1:18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)