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Saul's military campaigns resulted in the Israelites having to pay higher taxes.
Saul's military campaigns resulted in the Israelites having to pay higher taxes.
False (B)
According to Deuteronomy chapter 17, the king of Israel should be chosen from among the countrymen.
According to Deuteronomy chapter 17, the king of Israel should be chosen from among the countrymen.
True (A)
David's military conquests led to a significant expansion of his kingdom.
David's military conquests led to a significant expansion of his kingdom.
True (A)
Solomon's reign was characterized by apostasy.
Solomon's reign was characterized by apostasy.
The king of Israel was allowed to multiply horses according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
The king of Israel was allowed to multiply horses according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
The Phoenicians and northern peoples became vassals of David's kingdom.
The Phoenicians and northern peoples became vassals of David's kingdom.
The king of Israel was allowed to multiply wives according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
The king of Israel was allowed to multiply wives according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
Israel's desire for a king was driven by their desire to be like the other nations around them.
Israel's desire for a king was driven by their desire to be like the other nations around them.
Samuel's period was marked by a significant expansion of the Israelite kingdom.
Samuel's period was marked by a significant expansion of the Israelite kingdom.
The king of Israel was allowed to greatly increase silver and gold for himself according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
The king of Israel was allowed to greatly increase silver and gold for himself according to Deuteronomy chapter 17.
David's military victories led to a significant influx of wealth into his kingdom.
David's military victories led to a significant influx of wealth into his kingdom.
The text portrays Israel's desire for a king as a rebellion against the Lord.
The text portrays Israel's desire for a king as a rebellion against the Lord.
Israel's desire for a king was contrary to God's plan.
Israel's desire for a king was contrary to God's plan.
Yahweh was not fighting Israel's battles effectively.
Yahweh was not fighting Israel's battles effectively.
Solomon was the first king of Israel.
Solomon was the first king of Israel.
The people of Israel wanted a king to fight their battles and win like other nations.
The people of Israel wanted a king to fight their battles and win like other nations.
The Lord rejected the people's request for a king.
The Lord rejected the people's request for a king.
David had already been born when the people of Israel asked for a king.
David had already been born when the people of Israel asked for a king.
Saul was the king who ultimately acted for Yahweh's well-being and not his own.
Saul was the king who ultimately acted for Yahweh's well-being and not his own.
David's conquests were free from the influence of pagan nations.
David's conquests were free from the influence of pagan nations.
Solomon's reign was marked by complete loyalty to Yahweh.
Solomon's reign was marked by complete loyalty to Yahweh.
The economic impact of Israel's military victories was entirely positive.
The economic impact of Israel's military victories was entirely positive.
Israel's relationship with neighboring nations was always marked by conflict and war.
Israel's relationship with neighboring nations was always marked by conflict and war.
Samuel was pleased with the Israelites' request for a king.
Samuel was pleased with the Israelites' request for a king.
The Israelites' desire for a king was seen as a rejection of Yahweh's rule over them
The Israelites' desire for a king was seen as a rejection of Yahweh's rule over them
David's military victories led to a significant expansion of his kingdom
David's military victories led to a significant expansion of his kingdom
Solomon's reign was marked by faithfulness to the Lord
Solomon's reign was marked by faithfulness to the Lord
The Israelites' desire for a king was driven by their desire to be unique from the other nations around them
The Israelites' desire for a king was driven by their desire to be unique from the other nations around them
David's military conquests led to a significant influx of wealth into his kingdom
David's military conquests led to a significant influx of wealth into his kingdom
Saul's military campaigns resulted in the Israelites having to pay lower taxes
Saul's military campaigns resulted in the Israelites having to pay lower taxes
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Study Notes
Saul and David's Kingdoms
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Saul strengthens the Israelites, gains victory, and expands his kingdom (purple area on the map).
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As a result, Saul gains spoil and doesn't need to raise taxes.
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David's kingdom is expansive (green area on the map), with military victories and treaties with Phoenicians and northern peoples.
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David gains wealth and tribute through his military exploits, as mentioned in 2 Samuel and Chronicles.
Israel's Rebellion and the Request for a King
- Israelites request a king, despite God's warning through Samuel that a king will take tribute from them.
- The Israelites want a king like other nations, which is a form of rebellion against God.
- Deuteronomy 17:14-17 sets the criteria for a king, emphasizing that the king should be God's choice, from among their countrymen, and not focused on military strength or human diplomacy.
God's Response and Warning
- God says that He will give the Israelites a king, but warns them of the consequences, including the king's tendency to serve his own interests over God's.
- The Israelites will cry out to God because of the king they have chosen, but God will not answer them in that day (1 Samuel 8:18).
Interpretive Issues
- The text presents an ambivalence towards Israel's request for a king, with God both giving in to their request and warning them of the consequences.
- This ambivalence may be due to the combination of multiple sources with differing views on the kingship.
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