Chapter 8 The Building of a Nation

• Samuel, a priest, was also last of the judges. • First Samuel features Saul• Second Samuel features David• These books show the beginning of the

Monarch and the Davidic line

Chapter 8 The Building of a Nation

a) Samuel: A Bridge from the Judges to the Kings– The story of a the fall of Eli’s house is woven

together with Samuel’s development– The captivity of the Ark provides the historical

setting– Samuel calls Israel to revival– The failure of Samuel’s sons was a factor which

led Israel to desire an earthly king

Chapter 8 The Building of a Nationb. A king like all the nations – Israel’s rebellion is only one event in a pattern of

sin– An earthly king will come at a high cost– Lessons from Israel’s desire to have a king• Demonstrated a spiritual rebellion against

God’s rule• Based on desire to conform• Denied Israel’s unique status • Their choice was based on physical and not

spiritual criteria

Chapter 8 The Building of a Nation

c. The Establishment of the Davidic Throne– David first anointed in Hebron– David is to be a shepherd-ruler

d. An Anointed King Who Will Reign Forever– David is not allowed to build the Temple– The promise of a King and an eternal kingdom