MEANING: Samuel’s name holds meanings such as “The name of God,” and variations like “Heard of God” or “Asked of God.”AUTHORSHIP: Unknown OriginTIME WRITTEN: Approximately written around 9:30 B.C., shortly after David’s reign.POSITION IN THE BIBLE: 2 Samuel in the Context of Scripture 2 SAMUEL: Key Stats OBSERVATIONS ABOUT 2 SAMUEL: Focus on David’s Life Continue reading