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The Early Hebrews had no commander in chief (e.g. King). They were led by councils of civilian elders called Judges/Prophets.
The Early Hebrews had no commander in chief (e.g. King). They were led by councils of civilian elders called Judges/Prophets.
The Hebrew people noticed that all other nations had Kings that led their armies, and they desired to be like them. They petitioned their Judge & Prophet Samuel to select a King for them.
The Hebrew people noticed that all other nations had Kings that led their armies, and they desired to be like them. They petitioned their Judge & Prophet Samuel to select a King for them.
DECISION: You are Samuel. What do you do?
DECISION: You are Samuel. What do you do?
Consideration. Jump ahead to the founding of the United States. How did this biblical passage impact the decision about leadership made in the Revolution?
Concepts:
a republic
tendency to tyranny
power corrupts
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