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 3

3:20 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.