Saint Samuel (Eleventh Century B.C.)

He was one of the great writers of the Old Testament and is responsible for the First Book of Kings. The first two Books of Kings are sometimes called the Books of Samuel. He anointed Saul as King of the Jews and replaced Saul by David.

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout: Hannah presenting her son Samuel to the priest Eli ca.1665 (source)

Hannah presenting her son Samuel to the priest Eli, by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout ca.1665 (source)