Who is the Prophet Samuel? Is it true that he is Moses, peace be upon him?
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Al-Tabari and some commentators mentioned that Samuel is the prophet who came after Joshua and before David, peace be upon them. He is the one whom the Children of Israel asked to appoint a king for them so that they might fight in the way of Allah. And Allah knows best.
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