- a judge and prophet of Israel. 1 Samuel 1–3; 8–15.
- either of two books of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviations: 1 Sam., 2 Sam.
- a male given name.
- a Hebrew prophet, seer, and judge, who anointed the first two kings of the Israelites (I Samuel 1–3; 8–15)
- either of the two books named after him, I and II Samuel
