During the time of Samuel
During the time of Samuel, why did the people of Israel desire a king? During the time of Samuel it tells us in 1 Samuel 8 that he made his sons judges of Israel. They were judges in Beersheba but during their time as judges they did not follow the example of their father Samuel as an honorable man of God. The people came together in Ramah and complained to Samuel about how he was becoming old and his sons were only interested in taking bribes and making money. Samuel was not pleased with the wants of the people and talked with God in reference to the people’s request. God told Samuel to listen to the people. Samuel returned to the people and explained to them the terrible consequences that they will endure with a new king. The people of the Israel paid no attention to the words of Samuel and still demanded a king. God spoke with Samuel and told him to do what they want and give them a king.
Why was Saul chosen, and, ultimately, why was he rejected? Saul had been traveling in search for his wandering donkeys. When the donkeys were nowhere to be found he thought to go back home before his father was to begin worrying about him. While in the region of Zuph his servant told him that there was a Holy man in the region and everything that he says comes true so maybe he could inform them of the whereabouts of the lost donkeys. God had spoken with Samuel the day prior and told Samuel that he would meet a man from Benjamin and to anoint him and make him ruler of Israel. When Samuel saw Saul, God spoke to him and told him that this was the man to make the ruler of Israel.
What attribute did David display that made him a better king than Saul?
What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death?
Why was Saul chosen, and, ultimately, why was he rejected? Saul had been traveling in search for his wandering donkeys. When the donkeys were nowhere to be found he thought to go back home before his father was to begin worrying about him. While in the region of Zuph his servant told him that there was a Holy man in the region and everything that he says comes true so maybe he could inform them of the whereabouts of the lost donkeys. God had spoken with Samuel the day prior and told Samuel that he would meet a man from Benjamin and to anoint him and make him ruler of Israel. When Samuel saw Saul, God spoke to him and told him that this was the man to make the ruler of Israel.
What attribute did David display that made him a better king than Saul?
What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death?