Source edition
Origenes. Origenes Werke, Volume 3. Klostermann, Erich, editor. Leipzig: Hinrichs, 1901.
Source data
Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cloned and adapted by Humanitext, with ongoing edits.
Summary
This work is a collection of theological and typological fragments commenting on various passages from the First Book of Kingdoms (First Book of Samuel). The commentary begins with the defeat caused by the sins of Eli's sons and the destruction of the idol Dagon, clarifying that anthropomorphic expressions like "God's wrath" or "repentance" represent the transition of His unchanging divine economy (oikonomia) rather than human passions. It then examines the downfall of Saul and the rise of David, presenting spiritual lessons and typological interpretations, such as the unification of the priesthood and kingship in Christ. Furthermore, the work addresses the genealogy of David, the distinction between God's active will and His permission, and extends its scope to the divine economy surrounding David's deathbed instructions and prophetic episodes. Throughout these fragments, the text consistently seeks to uncover the divine plan of salvation and spiritual truths hidden within the historical narratives of the Old Testament.