Question

Give reasons why Israelites demanded for a King

Answer 1

1. Samuel had become old.
2. Samuel appointed his sons as judges/ made the post hereditary.
3. The sons of Samuel were corrupt / failed as judges.
4. The Israelites wanted to be like other nations.
5. They wanted a king who would lead them to war against their enemies / a military leader.
6. They wanted a leader whom they could see.
7. They wanted a political government.