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Samuel

Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shmuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), which means "name of God" or "God has heard." The name is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, where Samuel is a central figure as a prophet, judge, and leader of the ancient Israelites. In the Christian Bible, Samuel is also a significant figure, appearing in the Old Testament. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, including Samuel in English, Samuel in Spanish, Samuel in French, Samuel in German, Samuele in Italian, and Shmuel (שְׁמוּאֵל) in Hebrew. The name has been borne by numerous historical and contemporary figures, including religious leaders, scholars, and public figures, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance.

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Samuel
Biblical prophet and seer
Samuel
Samuel is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Bible, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran. He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of Antiquities of the Jews, written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9.
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