02. Saul's Choosing

Richard Rohlin introduces his study in the life of the warrior poet king David by returning first to the life of his predecessor--King Saul. Why did Israel insist on a human king? What were the warned consequences of their demands? Why was Saul chosen? Is there an application to our choosing of leaders today? For those not familiar with the history of this time, Richard outlines the significant battle of Aphek and Israel's disarmed condition as significant factors in their calling of a human king.