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 2

2:31 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.