The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The statement that the middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David is True.

In the narrative of 1 Samuel, particularly in the chapters leading up to the establishment of David as king, there is a notable contrast between the characters of Samuel and Saul, and later, between Samuel and David. Samuel is portrayed as a faithful servant of God, who follows divine guidance and leads Israel. In contrast, Saul, the king chosen before David, frequently disobeys God’s commands, which leads to his rejection as king.

Furthermore, while David is initially introduced as a man after God’s own heart, the narrative later reveals the complexities of his character as well. This contrast between the prophetic fidelity of Samuel and the political maneuverings of both Saul and David highlights the different dimensions of leadership in Israel's history.

Therefore, the statement is indeed true.