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When Samuel grew old, who did he appoint as Israel's leaders?
When Samuel grew old, who did he appoint as Israel's leaders?
His sons
What was the name of Samuel's firstborn son?
What was the name of Samuel's firstborn son?
Joel
What was the name of Samuel's second son?
What was the name of Samuel's second son?
Abijah
Where did Samuel's sons serve as Israel's leaders?
Where did Samuel's sons serve as Israel's leaders?
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Who gathered together to come to Samuel?
Who gathered together to come to Samuel?
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Where did the elders of Israel come to Samuel?
Where did the elders of Israel come to Samuel?
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What did the elders of Israel ask Samuel to do?
What did the elders of Israel ask Samuel to do?
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What was Samuel's reaction when the elders asked him for a king?
What was Samuel's reaction when the elders asked him for a king?
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What did Samuel do when the elders asked him for a king?
What did Samuel do when the elders asked him for a king?
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What did God tell Samuel to do when he was asked for a king?
What did God tell Samuel to do when he was asked for a king?
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Who did God say the people were rejecting by asking for a king?
Who did God say the people were rejecting by asking for a king?
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How long did God say they had been rejecting him?
How long did God say they had been rejecting him?
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What does the Lord tell Samuel to warn the elders of Israel about the king they want?
What does the Lord tell Samuel to warn the elders of Israel about the king they want?
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What did Samuel tell the people that the king would do with their sons?
What did Samuel tell the people that the king would do with their sons?
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Where did Samuel tell the people the king would make their sons run?
Where did Samuel tell the people the king would make their sons run?
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What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their daughters?
What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their daughters?
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What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their fields, vineyards, and olive groves?
What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their fields, vineyards, and olive groves?
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What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their grain and vintage?
What did Samuel tell the people the king would do with their grain and vintage?
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What did Samuel say the Lord would do when Israel cried out to Him because of what their king was doing to them?
What did Samuel say the Lord would do when Israel cried out to Him because of what their king was doing to them?
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When Samuel told the Lord that the people still wanted a king after he warned them, what did the Lord tell him to do?
When Samuel told the Lord that the people still wanted a king after he warned them, what did the Lord tell him to do?
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Who was guilty of turning aside after dishonest gain, accepting bribes, and perverting justice?
Who was guilty of turning aside after dishonest gain, accepting bribes, and perverting justice?
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Who said to Samuel, '...they have rejected me as their king?'
Who said to Samuel, '...they have rejected me as their king?'
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Why did the Israelites continue to ask for a king to rule them despite Samuel's warnings?
Why did the Israelites continue to ask for a king to rule them despite Samuel's warnings?
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What actions did the Israelites believe a king would do on their behalf?
What actions did the Israelites believe a king would do on their behalf?
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After Samuel repeated the Israelites' arguments for appointing a king to the LORD, what did the LORD tell Samuel to do?
After Samuel repeated the Israelites' arguments for appointing a king to the LORD, what did the LORD tell Samuel to do?
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Study Notes
Leadership Transitions in Israel
- Samuel appointed his sons as leaders in Israel upon growing old.
- Joel and Abijah were Samuel's two sons, serving as judges in Beersheba.
Request for Monarchy
- The elders of Israel gathered in Ramah to meet Samuel and requested a king to lead them.
- Their request displeased Samuel, prompting him to pray to the Lord for guidance.
Divine Response to the King Request
- God instructed Samuel to listen to the people's request, revealing their rejection of Him as their king.
- The Israelites had been rejecting God since their exodus from Egypt, showing a long-standing discontent with divine leadership.
Warnings about Earthly Kings
- Samuel was told to warn the elders about the implications of having a king, including potential rights he would claim.
- The king would conscript their sons for military service, using them for chariots and horses, and make them run before his chariots.
Impact on Families and Property
- The king would take daughters to serve as perfumers, cooks, and bakers.
- He would appropriate fields, vineyards, and olive groves, redistributing them to his officials.
- A tithe of grain and vintage would be taken from the people.
Consequences of Rejection
- God assured Samuel that when the people cried out due to the king's oppressive actions, He would not respond.
- Despite warnings, the Israelites persisted in their desire for a monarchy to emulate other nations, believing a king would fight their battles.
Final Instructions
- After conveying the people's insistence to God, the Lord commanded Samuel to comply and appoint a king for them.
- Samuel's sons were noted as corrupt, being guilty of dishonest gain, bribery, and injustice.
Insights on Israel's Governance
- The request for a king marked a significant shift from theocratic rule to monarchic governance in Israel's history.
- The desire for a king reflects a broader social aspiration for unity and strength amidst external pressures from surrounding nations.
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