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The 2nd book of Samuel is in the Old Testament before the 1st and 2nd book of Kings. Also, of course the 2nd book of Samuel is after the 1st book of Samuel, and the 1st book of Samuel is after the book of Ruth.
AnswerFirst Samuel and Second Samuel were originally a single scroll that forms part of a continuous and well-integrated history known today as the Deuteronomic History (Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings). This was written by an anonymous author now known as the Deuteronomist during the reign of King Josiah, in Jerusalem.
The books of Samuel are part of what is now called the "Deuteronomic history" (Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings) which was written by an anonymous author, now known as the "Deuteronomist", during the reign of King Josiah.
Hannah, the mother of the Prophet Samuel, story is found in 1 Samuel 1 & 2.