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samuel

noun

Simple meaning

One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

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ˈsæmjul

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noun

  1. One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

  2. biblical

    The primary author and central character of the first book of Samuel.

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