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 20

20:13 When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.