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Content Essay: 1 Samuel Justin Schalow OBST515-B12: Old Testament Orientation I September 24, 2023

Contents Introduction………………… .... ……………………………...………………….………………1 Does God Want Israel to Have a King?….……………………………………………………..2 The Kingship of Chapters 8-12..………………………………………………………………...3 Insights From the Author of 1 Samuel………………………………………………………….4 Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………...5 ii

1 Introduction As one approaches the Old Testament books of Samuel, it is understood through contextual studies, specifically historical, that throughout the books of Judges and Ruth, Israel was hungry for leadership. This period in Israel’s history seemed to be marked by weak faith and irresponsible conduct, elaborating on periods of spiritual decline followed by brief revival. Arriving at first Samuel, it is apparent that Israel has moved from the era of judges to the era of kings; the monarchy of Israel has been established. Named after a central figure, the prophet Samuel, both first and second Samuel were considered one writing within the original manuscripts. It was not until the Septuagint that this writing was separated into two Old Testament Books, which center on the historical figures of Samuel, Saul, and David. The account begins with the life and death of the prophet and ends with King David passing the throne to his son, Solomon, through whom the bloodline of Christ would continue. 1 Through this brief examination of First Samuel, Israel’s desire to have a king will be scrutinized, as will God’s desire to meet this this expectation. Furthermore, an understanding of the kingships recorded in chapters eight through twelve will be drawn, as well as a tie in with the rest of the Old Testament Canon. However, despite the evidence or conclusions drawn within this examination, it will overarchingly show God’s expectations for His people: Worship and obedience, as well as the painful fact that the people of Israel did not come to this conclusion quickly. Does God Want Israel to Have a King? 1 V. Phillips Long , Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries , 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary , eds. David G Firth and Tremper Longman III. (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2020), 25-27.

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