Samuel continued to serve as a judge and prophet for Israel. The ark was back in the land; and events seemed to be going smoothly. As Samuel advanced in years, his sons began judging the nation as well; but they were far from Samuel's caliber. In fact, they were selfish men interested only in financial gain that their office could bring them.
The people began clamoring for a king to rule them. Although Samuel told them the dangers of having an earthly king, the people still desired one. God allowed the people their wish and put in motion the events that would lead to Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin (remember, the one almost wiped out?) being installed as king over the nation.
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