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NASB | 1 Samuel 8:22 The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and appoint them a king." So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 8:22 And the LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their request and appoint a king for them." So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go, each man to his own city." |
Bible Question:
Where in the Bible does it speak of God appointing kings as governence to rule. I am having a discussion with un-saved friend and would like to provide bible references? |
Bible Answer: Greetings mchristo: In 1 Samuel 8 we find that the elders of Israel came to Samuel and cited his old age and the bad behaviour of his sons as a non confidence vote. Samual talked to the Lord and then to the people and basically showed them how they would lose their freedom which they had under God by placing themselves under a king. We read "Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said Nay; but we will have a king over us; that we may be like all nations; and that our king may judge us, and to out before us and fight our battles" v. 19-20 When Samuel brought these words to the Lord "the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king" v. 22 I believe this is an example where God allowed his people to have their own way even if the consequences are not in their best interests. God had promised to be their God forever in Gen. 17:7 I hope this helps Robert |
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