1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart

Dale Ralph Davis is a respected Bible expositor and author of many popular books. He was Minister in Residence of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia in South Carolina. Prior to that he was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.

”"A happy blend of exegetical and historical study on the one hand, and homiletical treatment and application on the other. Ideas pop out everywhere, even in the most unlikely places. New insights abound."“Richard A. Bodey”presents historical and theological material in a way that can only excite the expositor.“Warren W. Wiersbe”A great feast of biblical truth made so digestible, garnished with so many apt illustrations.“Alec Motyer”One of the reasons I enjoy Davis’s exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well.“Simon Gathercole”… readable and theologically reliable. This commentary is of value both as a book to be read and enjoyed and as a study book for preachers. It is excellent.“Evangelical Times”An excellent, crisp, lively exposition.“Bibliotheca Sacra Journal”The most practical expository work that this reviewer has ever encountered.“Southwestern Journal of Theology”Enthusiasm for these commentaries is absolutely right. No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them.“Evangelicals Now”This is a superbly easy-to-read book. But the thing I liked best was the incisive application. It is not possible to read this book and feel unchallenged.“The Messenger”This is the best expository commentary I have read in many years. It is comprehensive, up to date and easily read.“Eric Alexander