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The Anti-Story
- At the end of Judges, the Israelites aren't just struggling to follow God; they've become the "anti-story."
- They mirror the sins of Sodom, oppressing others instead of being a kingdom of priests.
The Problem with the King Request
- The Israelites' request for a king isn't inherently wrong, as Deuteronomy 17 allows for it under certain conditions.
- The problem is their desire to be "like all the other nations," abandoning their unique role as a kingdom of priests.
Saul, the Donkey Herder
- God chooses Saul, a donkey herder from the tribe of Benjamin, as Israel's first king.
- This choice is a message, highlighting Israel's stubbornness and the irony of their desire for a leader.