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A few were chosen through prophecy (such as Saul and David, through Samuel's prophecy). A few chose themselves (Athaliah, in Judah; plus the kings of the Ten Tribes). And one king was a combination of these two methods (Jeroboam, first king of the Ten Tribes, was promised a governorship by Achiyah the Prophet, but he improperly assumed full royalty). See also:
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What are the roles of David Solomon and Saul to the chosen people?
They were kings ... political and military heads of Israel.
Why is Israel the chosen?
Your question should be for what are the Children of Israel chosen for.
How were roman kings chosen?
The kings were not chosen. The succession was generally hereditary with the occasional usurper.
Why does Israel want a king in the Old Testament?
Israel wanted a king , and asked the prophet and judge Samuel to find one for them. So Saul was chosen , against the wishes of Samuel. They wanted a king mainly as the people living near them had kings.
Were the Judges of Israel ever kings?
they were not kings as Saul was their first king.
How where Sumerian kings chosen?
bloodline
What did John Locke did not believe?
john Locke did not believe government should take away the rights of life, liberty, and property.
Who are all the evil kings?
There were many bad kings in Israel, Jehu was the worst.
How were German kings chosen?
by a game of basketball
Who were the first kings of Judah and Israel and when did they rule?
The first kings of Judah and Israel were Saul, David, Solomon. They ruled from 1020 BCE to 931 BCE.
Who was the king who ruled Israel?
Israel had three famous kings, David, saul and Solomon.
Who is king of israel when David is chosen?
When David was chosen as the king by Samuel, Saul was king then.
