CHAPTER ELEVEN:

1. Samuel.

2. Historical record of the rule of the judges which occurred after the close of the book of Joshua.

3. Israel.

4. There is a divine pattern of chastisement designed to turn God's people from sin to salvation.

5. In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes. (Judges 17:6)

CHAPTER TWELVE:

1. The author is unknown.

2. Written as part of the historical record of Israel to illustrate the concern of God for all people. It also illustrates the kinsman-redeemer relationship of Jesus Christ.

3. Israel.

4. God can turn bitterness to blessing.

5. And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go: and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. (Ruth 1:16-17)

CHAPTER THIRTEEN:

1. Samuel.

2. To continue the record of God's dealing with His people.

3. Israel.

4. Obedience to God is more important than sacrifice.