The Kingship of Solomon

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In Deuteronomy 17, verses 14 through 20, talk about kingship. God sends Samuel out to select a king and the guy he chooses is Saul from the tribe of Benjamin. There's all of these situations where what Saul looks like he's doing from an earthly perspective actually looks pretty wise. The author of Samuel probably has a smirk on his face when he writes this part.

Though the Israelites recalled the monarchy as their “glory days,” even their most noteworthy kings were messy, complicated, and oftentimes disappointing in their actions. So why do we need their stories? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the challenges and significance of the first three monarchs in Israel’s history: Saul, David, and Solomon.