Naked Bible 454: 1 Samuel 8-10 Part 1
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The Kingship Problem in the Deuteronomy
The real issue in the biblical texts is what kind of monarchy was to exist or to be exercised, not whether Israel should have a monarchy. The true reason for the disapproval of the people's request for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was because they wanted a king that would go out before us and fight our battles. David, Hezekiah, and Josiah were ones whom the texts especially emphasize as trusting in Yahweh and keeping the law.
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