Samuel, Last Judge – Common Israel Prophet | Bible TCG
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Samuel, Last Judge is a Common Prophet Being from the Israel Age, costing 2 Faith with 1 Strength, 1 Hope, 2 Reach, and 1 Move. His Prophecy Ability Gives another Target Friendly Being Anointing.
The Bible Story Behind Samuel, Last Judge
Samuel was born in answer to Hannah's prayer and dedicated to the LORD from childhood. He heard God's voice while serving near the tabernacle and became a faithful prophet whose words were confirmed throughout Israel. He also judged the nation, called the people away from idols, and led them during a time of deliverance from the Philistines.
As Samuel grew old, Israel's elders demanded a king so they could be like the surrounding nations. Their request grieved Samuel because the LORD had already ruled and defended them as their King. Samuel, Last Judge therefore presents the closing of Israel's Era of judges and the beginning of its earthly monarchy.
1 Samuel 8:9 — “Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.”
God permitted Israel to receive the king they requested, but Samuel was commanded to warn them about the cost. Their ruler would take sons for war, daughters for service, fields, vineyards, servants, and flocks. The nation desired the visible strength of human government, yet that government would place new burdens upon the people it promised to protect.
Saul eventually failed through pride and disobedience, while David and the kings who followed him remained imperfect men. Their reigns showed that Israel needed more than another earthly ruler. She needed the righteous Son of David who would obey God perfectly and shepherd His people without corruption.
Jesus Christ came to Israel as that promised King, but He was rejected and delivered to death. Unlike rulers who take from their subjects, Jesus gave Himself for them. He bore our sins upon the cross, rose again, and will return to establish the righteous kingdom promised to Israel and rule the nations in perfect justice.
Samuel, Last Judge Bible TCG Strategy
Samuel, Last Judge is a low-Cost support Being that protects another Friendly Being when he is Created. Giving Anointing to another Friendly Being helps that Being ignore the first Damage it would take. Samuel helps when you already have an important Being on the Storyline that you want to protect before a Challenge or before your Opponent's Turn.
Synergies
Anointing support: Samuel Gives another Target Friendly Being Anointing when he is Created.
Protecting key Beings: Use Samuel to protect an important Friendly Being from its first Damage.
Staying power: Rise Up And Walk can Give Samuel, Last Judge extra Strength and Hope. Those bonuses remain after its Anointing has prevented one Damage instance.
Questions and Answers
Q: What happens if Samuel Gives Anointing to Falling Frog before Falling Frog Challenges?
A: Falling Frog can use Zeal to Challenge immediately, and Samuel's Anointing can ignore the first Damage Falling Frog would take, helping the fragile 1-Hope Being survive its Unclean attack.
Q: Can Samuel Give Anointing to a Being whose original Anointing was already used?
A: Yes. Samuel can grant a fresh Anointing to that Friendly Being.
Q: Can Samuel Target another Friendly Being with Darkness before it Interacts?
A: No. Active Darkness prevents Targeting by every Player, including the Being's Controller. You must choose another legal Target or skip the connected Targeted step if none exists. Non-Targeting effects can still affect a Being with Darkness.
Q: If Samuel has no other Friendly Being available, do I lose Samuel?
A: No. Samuel is still Created normally. His Prophecy simply has no valid Target.
Q: If Samuel is Humbled after his Prophecy has already given another Being Anointing, does that other Being lose it?
A: No. Samuel's Prophecy already resolved and directly granted Anointing to the other Being. Humbling Samuel afterward doesn't undo that completed grant.
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