As we’ve been tracking the Story, it’s become apparent that Israel is going to need a king if they are going to experience the blessings YHWH has offered them. In today’s episode, as we look at the life of Samuel, the Last Judge, we’ll see Israel decide that they do, indeed, want a king. But the king they desire turns out to be an explicit rejection of the very thing they need. To see how that plays out, let’s get into the Story.
