In the second half of 1 Samuel we encounter some strange circumstances. Saul, the People’s King, is on the throne, but God has anointed his chosen one— who is not yet king. So 1 Samuel 18-31 explore this tension where the true king waits for God to enact his kingdom while the rejected king desperately tries to cling on to power.
In the second half of 1 Samuel we encounter some strange circumstances. Saul, the People’s King, is on the throne, but God has anointed his chosen one— who is not yet king. So 1 Samuel 18-31 explore this tension where the true king waits for God to enact his kingdom while the rejected king desperately tries to cling on to power.
The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy; and then from King Saul to King David-- from the people's King to God's King. This third unit introduces "the people's King".
The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy; and then from King Saul to King David-- from the people's King to God's King. This second unit shows that God will not be manipulated by his people. He remains sovereign over all.
The book of 1 Samuel traces Israel's transition from Theocracy to Monarchy; and then from King Saul to King David-- from the people's King to God's King. This first unit opens up the theme of leadership, particularly 'spiritual leadership'.
