Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpretation and adds a pastor's heart for personal application.

The author brings the book 1 Samuel to life in a bright and fascinating way.

You will find a point of contact with the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David as Davis answers the question 'What does God seek when he looks on the heart?' Davis presents simple exposition of the literary and theological character of the text in a bright and fascinating way.

Ralph Davis has earned a reputation for communicating the meaning of biblical texts with a real freshness - yet without compromising the content. That he has managed to achieve this is an achievement in itself, that he has managed it is a popular commentary is exciting!.