The book of First Samuel is part of a single coherent story originally written in scroll form. The book focuses on three main characters, Samuel, Saul, and David, who helped to transition Israel from a group of tribes ruled by judges into a unified Kingdom. The story weaves the tales of these three characters together in four main parts, with an epilogue that reflects back over the whole story. The book begins with a touching story about a woman named Hannah who is unable to have children but is blessed with a son named Samuel, who becomes a great prophet and leader for the people of Israel. The book concludes with the story of David’s rise to power, followed by his own tragic fall, and an epilogue that reflects back over the whole story. This book emphasizes that Israel needs to remain humble and obedient if they want to experience God’s covenant blessing.