What was Samuel’s role in the history of ancient Israel?

Religious hero in the history of Israel

Explanation:

Samuel, Hebrew Shmuʾel, (flourished 11th century bc, Israel), religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Old Testament in every role of leadership open to a Jewish man of his day—seer, priest, judge, prophet, and military leader.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)

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