Shemuel
Shemuel, a son of Tola and a leader of the tribe of Issachar during David's reign.
Biography
Shemuel son of Tola was a leader of the tribe of Issachar during the reign of King David, listed in the genealogical registers of 1 Chronicles 7:2. He was among the heads of houses in the tribe of Issachar who were counted as mighty warriors, with the Chronicles record enumerating their military strength during David's era. The tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles 7 reflect David's administrative organization of Israel and his effort to catalog the military and clan resources of the nation. Shemuel's position within this list identifies him as a figure of local authority and military significance within one of Israel's northern tribes, contributing to the unified strength of David's kingdom.
Significance
Shemuel son of Tola exemplifies the tribal leaders who made David's consolidated kingdom possible. The tribe of Issachar, which had a tradition of political discernment (1 Chronicles 12:32), provided capable warriors and leaders whose service underpinned the security and stability of the Davidic reign. Shemuel's inclusion in the military genealogies of 1 Chronicles reflects the broader biblical conviction that God's covenantal purposes are served through the ordered governance of human communities. His role as a tribal leader illustrates that faithfulness to one's calling, whether in battle, administration, or local leadership, forms part of the larger tapestry of God's work among His people.
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References
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