Question 6
Saul and the MonarchyThe children of Israel asked Samuel for a king because
- A.it was in their constitution
- B.their former king was killed in the battle with the Philistines
- C.they desired to be like the heathen nations around them
- D.they were tired of a military regime
- E.Samuel wanted to contest the election.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (they desired to be like the heathen nations around them)
Explanation
The elders told Samuel, 'Appoint for us a king to govern us like all the nations' (1 Samuel 8:5).