As we approach our passage we must see that with the onion this text has multiple applications and implications when it comes to the Kingdom of God. In 1 Samuel 8 we witness the germination of the theocratic Kingdom as it would be established in Israel under Saul in 1051 BC.
Recall, that Israel had become weary of God and His rule, and so they sinfully cast Him aside (along with His prophet) in the desire for an earthly king... like the nations! Yet in the sovereignty of God, the Lord used this sinful desire to bring about His own plan whereby He raised up an Israelite who was akin to the nations, the man's name was Saul.
As a king like the nations this man represented the extremes: embodying not only the worst, but the best that the world had to offer. Thus over the last couple of chapters we've witnessed the unveiling of this man to us, the reader. We have witnessed the choosing of this man in time. And we have seen the informing of Saul of God's plan.
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