Question

What request did the Israelites make when Samuel tried to appoint his own sons as judges in Israel?


“Give us a king to lead us, like all the other nations have.”


“Let Eli’s sons rule over us–they’re bad, but your sons are worse.”


“Please appoint different judges.”


“Please let us pick our own judges.”

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The request made by the Israelites when Samuel tried to appoint his own sons as judges in Israel was: **“Give us a king to lead us, like all the other nations have.”** This request is found in the biblical account of 1 Samuel 8, where the Israelites express their desire for a monarchy rather than continuing with the judges.

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