Bramble Fire (Judges 9)

Who was the first King in Israel?

Most people would say "Saul"!! But Judges chapter 9 tells us that there was a king in Israel before Saul. He is largely forgotten – but the story of Abimelech, the son of Gideon, serves as a prelude to Saul –

It's a cautionary tale that if you insist on a king, be careful! You just might get what you want...