I am smiling: we both said "I am not a Bible scholar." What a funny disclaimer. Like it takes seminary to think about these things. 
I'm also smiling because I love the OT. Okay, maybe not Numbers, but I love most of it. Samuel is a favorite. The reason is because it is always pointing to Jesus. Even in the tiniest details. Anyone who writes knows how difficult it can be to weave a fine thread through a story and have it come out all right at the end, exactly where it was supposed to. That is the Bible; so as one who writes, I admire the thoughtful creativity of God. His inspired Word takes that thread and weaves an intricate and beautiful story, beginning to end. 
Now let's get on with the weekend!