First, from the context, 1 Samuel 7:1 clearly belongs to chapter six, not
seven.
Second, the opening words of 7:2 imply a break between it and the verse
previously.
Third, the context shows a continuation of the theme from the closing of
verse two into the following verses.
Add to that the chronological reconstruction, making the 20 years appear to
be a reference to SamuelÂ’s judgeship over Israel.
The two seem to work together.
Karl W. Randolph.
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From: "Peter Kirk" <peterkirk AT qaya.org>
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> Thank you, Sergio and also Karl, for your thoughts on the chronology.
>
> But is your opinion in the last sentence above based on the Hebrew
> text of this verse, or is it influenced by your chronological
> reconstruction? That is why I initially asked the question without
> mentioning the chronology.
>
> -- Peter Kirk
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