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1 Samuel Chapter 8 Bible Quiz — Israel Demands a King

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Why did the elders of Israel come to Samuel at Ramah to request a king?

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Samuel's sons were judges, but they did not follow his ways
📖 1 Samuel 8:1-3

The elders specifically cited Samuel's sons as judges who had turned aside to dishonest gain, using this as their stated reason for requesting a king (1 Samuel 8:1-3).

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ASamuel's sons were judges, but they did not follow his ways
BSamuel was too old to serve as judge effectively
CThe Philistines had defeated Israel in battle
DGod commanded Samuel to appoint a king over Israel

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