The king of Israel was chosen by the God of the Israelites. When the Israelites asked the prophet Samuel for a king (1 Samuel ch.8), he consulted with God and was told that Saul was to become the first king of Israel.
God was/is Israel's King until the people desired to be like their neighbors. Then God chose King Saul to be the first human king.
King Omri chose Samaria to be the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
God chose Saul to be the first king of Israel. Saul disobeyed God so God chose a new king who was David. Of David's sons, God chose Solomon to succeed David. God also promised David that his line would continue to rule forever.
King David chose it to be the capital of Israel, i dont think anyone really knows why
No, God chose Saul and appointed Samuel to anoint him as Israel`s first King! See 1st. Samuel 9:15-16...
No, God chose Saul and appointed Samuel to anoint him as Israel`s first King! See 1st. Samuel 9:15-16...
Today there is no king of Israel.
Hoshea was the last king of Israel.
no one chose him, he was the next king after his grandfather die
Saul was Israel's first king.
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Israel had kings because the people of Israel requested a king to lead them, following the example of surrounding nations. The first king of Israel was Saul, followed by David and Solomon. The monarchy was seen as a way to provide leadership, unity, and protection for the nation.