3 Nep 20:24 - Why does Jesus Christ mention Samuel specifically?

In 3 Nephi 20:24 Jesus Christ teaches the inhabitants of America about the covenant that God made with their fathers which will be fulfilled. He teaches that he is the prophet of whom Moses and all the prophets since Samuel testified of. > ### 3 Nephi 20 ### > > 23 Behold, I am he of whom Moses spake, saying: A prophet shall the > Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him > shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it > shall come to pass that every soul who will not hear that prophet > shall be cut off from among the people. > > 24 Verily I say unto you, yea, and all the prophets from **Samuel** and > those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have testified of me. Why does he mention Samuel specifically?