Even though Samuel did not have a part in writing it, the book bears his name because the two books of Samuel were initially one roll in the Hebrew canon.
Ehkki Saamuel ei osalenud selle raamatu kirjutamises, kannab see tema nime, kuna algselt olid 1. ja 2. Saamueli raamat heebrea kaanonis ühel kirjarullil.