David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 8 describes how Samuel appoints his sons as judges over Israel, who demands a king instead to reign over them.

We have here the starting of a matter perfectly new and surprising, which was the setting up of kingly government in Israel.

Samuel is now old and his sons, also judges, are corrupt. The elders of Israel gather to ask Samuel to appoint a king for them.

Chapter 8 teaches us that there are three things we need to consider as we approach God in prayer. 1) Consider God's will in the matter. 2) Consider the ...

In the passage from 1 Samuel 8, we hear echoes of perhaps a similarly divisive political climate in ancient Israel. Things have got to change, the system is ...

The local leaders of Israel tell Samuel that his sons are dishonest judges, and that they want a king over the entire nation like all other countries.

7 окт. 2024 г. · OUTLINE: · THE ISRAELITES ASK FOR A KING (8:1-9):. When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges in Israel, but they were unjust and took bribes.

25 мар. 2023 г. · 1 Samuel 8:1 And it came about when Samuel was old that he appointed his sons judges over Israel. KJV 1 Samuel 8:1 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, ...

Study 1 Samuel 8 using Matthew Henry's Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

5 февр. 2024 г. · In 1 Samuel 8, we witness a pivotal moment where the Israelites demand a king, marking a significant transition in their governance and ...