This essay focuses on the first three kings of Israel and why Israel wanted a king. The other questions it will address is why was Saul chosen and later rejected, what made David a better king than Saul, and what happened during Solomon’s rain that led to the division of Israel after his death.
First is why did Israel feel they needed a king. Up until this time they had the prophets and the Judges that God had raised up to lead and protect them. The first reason Israel wanted a king is found in 1 Samuel 8, They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.” (1 Samuel 8:5). The true reason comes out later in that chapter, But the people refused to listen …show more content…
Saul was the people’s choice of what they wanted for a king. 1 Samuel 9 gives a physical description of Saul. Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else (1 Samuel 9:2). Saul was the type of king that Israel wanted and God allowed it and even chose him to be. This is evident in the conquests Saul had. Saul succeeded in freeing Israel of its enemies and extending its boundaries. He fought successfully against the Philistines, Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, Arameans, and Amalekites. He also succeeded in drawing the tribes of Israel into a closer …show more content…
Saul was originally chosen to give the people what they wanted. 1 Samuel 13:9-14 gives the offense that made God reject him. Saul took it upon himself the role of a priest in making a sacrifice. He was the king the people wanted. God wanted a king that would be after his heart.
David is the second king of Israel. What made David different from Saul? First is that David had respect for who God had chosen. David's character is also highlighted as he refuses to kill Saul, showing his respect for the office of king and the significance of God's anointing. David also repented of the sin he committed when he was confronted with them, unlike Saul, who tried to justify his actions. David was Israel’s first successful king. He united all of the Israelite tribes, became the effective ruler over all, and was the founder of an enduring dynasty.
Solomon was the first king in the line of David and the last king of a united Israel. He was renowned for his legendary wisdom. Solomon was deemed wiser than all the sages of Egypt and the Middle East—even wiser than some ancient paragons of wisdom. The biblical Book of Proverbs contains collections of aphorisms and otherwise teachings attributed to
First is why did Israel feel they needed a king. Up until this time they had the prophets and the Judges that God had raised up to lead and protect them. The first reason Israel wanted a king is found in 1 Samuel 8, They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.” (1 Samuel 8:5). The true reason comes out later in that chapter, But the people refused to listen …show more content…
Saul was the people’s choice of what they wanted for a king. 1 Samuel 9 gives a physical description of Saul. Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else (1 Samuel 9:2). Saul was the type of king that Israel wanted and God allowed it and even chose him to be. This is evident in the conquests Saul had. Saul succeeded in freeing Israel of its enemies and extending its boundaries. He fought successfully against the Philistines, Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, Arameans, and Amalekites. He also succeeded in drawing the tribes of Israel into a closer …show more content…
Saul was originally chosen to give the people what they wanted. 1 Samuel 13:9-14 gives the offense that made God reject him. Saul took it upon himself the role of a priest in making a sacrifice. He was the king the people wanted. God wanted a king that would be after his heart.
David is the second king of Israel. What made David different from Saul? First is that David had respect for who God had chosen. David's character is also highlighted as he refuses to kill Saul, showing his respect for the office of king and the significance of God's anointing. David also repented of the sin he committed when he was confronted with them, unlike Saul, who tried to justify his actions. David was Israel’s first successful king. He united all of the Israelite tribes, became the effective ruler over all, and was the founder of an enduring dynasty.
Solomon was the first king in the line of David and the last king of a united Israel. He was renowned for his legendary wisdom. Solomon was deemed wiser than all the sages of Egypt and the Middle East—even wiser than some ancient paragons of wisdom. The biblical Book of Proverbs contains collections of aphorisms and otherwise teachings attributed to