Questions and Answers
Who did Samuel make judges over Israel when he was old?
his sons
Who were Samuel's sons?
Joel and Abijah
Where did Samuel's sons judge?
Beersheba
What kind of judges were Samuel's sons?
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What reason did the elders of Israel give for demanding a king?
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What displeased Samuel?
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What did God tell Samuel when he prayed?
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What will be the behavior of the king that Israel requested?
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What will the king take from Israel?
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Who will the king give the fields, vineyards, and olive groves?
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How much of the grain and vintage will the king take and give to his servants and officers?
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How many of the sheep will he take?
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Who would not hear them when Israel cried out for the behavior of the king?
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Why did the people want a king?
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What did the Lord tell Samuel?
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Study Notes
Samuel's Leadership
- Samuel appointed his sons, Joel and Abijah, as judges over Israel when he grew old.
- His sons judged in Beersheba but were corrupt, engaging in dishonest practices like taking bribes and perverting justice.
Israel's Demand for a King
- The elders of Israel requested a king because Samuel was aging and his sons did not follow his righteous ways.
- This demand for a monarchy displeased Samuel, leading him to pray for guidance.
God's Response
- God informed Samuel that the Israelites' request for a king was not a rejection of Samuel, but a rejection of God Himself as their leader.
- God revealed the consequences of having a king, detailing how the king would exploit the people.
Nature of the King
- The king requested by Israel would forcefully take their sons and daughters for various roles including soldiers and servants.
- He would commandeer agricultural resources for his own benefit, taking the best fields, vineyards, and olive groves from the people.
- A tenth of the grain and vintage would be taken for the king's servants and officers, as would a tenth of the sheep.
Israel's Unheeded Cry
- Despite the warnings of oppression, when the people faced difficulties under the future king's rule, the Lord would not answer their cries for help.
Reasons for a King
- Israel desired a king to provide leadership and to fight their battles, reflecting a shift in their dependence from divine guidance to human authority.
- The Lord instructed Samuel to heed the people's request, affirming the decision to appoint a king.
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