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1 Samuel 8:20 · BSB
8:20 Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.”
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…you come across chapter 8, where the people come to Samuel and they demand that he install a king over them, the reason the people give is this. In1 Samuel 8, verse 20, they say, We want a king over us, then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and go out before us and fight our battles.…
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…cry out to God because of their choice to have an earthly king. But even after this strong warning the people didn’t care. Israel chose their king1 Samuel 8:19-22They refused to listen to the warning of Samuel and demand, “give us a king.” And so begins the time of Israel’s kings. As we will see over the…
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…and they were defeated before Israel. And that's where Samuel sets up the Ebenezer reminding stone. So God defeats them with this thunderous noise.First Samuel chapter 8, verses 19 to 20. But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. So this is where Israel is going to decide we need a king. Just listen to what listen to what…
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…is where this story fits. Israel was at a very low point. Samuel was their leader. Samuel was their leader. But the people demanded a king. And in1 Samuel 8, verse 20, the people say, a king may judge us. And a king may go out before us and fight our battles. We want a king. Well, eventually, Saul was chosen as…
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