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Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: The Histories is unavailable, but you can change that!

This book is an introduction to the Histories intended for first- or second-year students at theological college or university. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the biblical text. The book includes maps; tables of key facts, chronologies and events; and numerous inset panels. These provide brief treatments of particular topics, suggest questions for thought and discussion, or introduce...

19–20), envisages Israel making such a request at some point after entering the land. However, both Samuel and YHWH respond negatively: YHWH speaks of the request as an act of rebellion (vv. 7–8), and Samuel warns Israel that the king will oppress them cruelly (v. 18). Despite an opportunity to reconsider, they insist on a king, and Samuel repeats the request to YHWH. YHWH, surprisingly, tells him to ‘listen to their voice’ (v. 22). Samuel then sends the Israelites back home: the implication is that
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