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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Kings: Israel Warned Against Seeking</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_warned_against_seeking.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_samuel/8-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/k/kings.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Kings</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_in_seeking,_rejected_god_as_their_king.htm" title="Kings: Israel in Seeking, Rejected God As Their King">◄</a> Kings: Israel Warned Against Seeking <a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--judgments_upon,_when_opposed_to_christ.htm" title="Kings: Judgments Upon, when Opposed to Christ">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#ttt" title="Torrey's Topical Index">Torrey's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the biblical narrative, the role of kingship in Israel is a significant theme, particularly concerning the warnings issued by God against the establishment of a monarchy. The desire for a king among the Israelites is first articulated in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/8.htm">1 Samuel 8</a>, where the people demand a king to judge them "like all the other nations" (<a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">1 Samuel 8:5</a>). This request marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as it reflects a shift from the theocratic leadership under judges to a centralized monarchy. Divine Warning through Samuel God's response to Israel's demand for a king is conveyed through the prophet Samuel. The Lord instructs Samuel to warn the people about the implications of having a human king. In <a href="/1_samuel/8-10.htm">1 Samuel 8:10-18</a>, Samuel outlines the potential abuses of power that a king would exercise over the people, including conscription, forced labor, and the appropriation of property and resources. The warning is clear: a king will lead to a loss of freedom and increased burdens on the people. Despite these warnings, the Israelites persist in their demand, leading God to instruct Samuel to "listen to their voice and appoint a king for them" (<a href="/1_samuel/8-22.htm">1 Samuel 8:22</a>). This decision marks a concession to the people's desires, despite the forewarned consequences. Theological Implications The request for a king is seen as a rejection of God's kingship over Israel. In <a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a>, God tells Samuel, "It is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king." This statement underscores the theological tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. The desire for a king is interpreted as a lack of faith in God's ability to lead and protect His people. Historical Context The demand for a king can be understood within the historical context of the ancient Near East, where monarchies were the norm. The Israelites' desire to be "like all the other nations" reflects a cultural and political pressure to conform to surrounding societies. However, this desire for conformity is portrayed as a departure from the unique identity and calling of Israel as a people set apart for God. Consequences of Kingship The subsequent history of Israel's monarchy, beginning with Saul and continuing through David and Solomon, illustrates both the potential and the pitfalls of kingship. While David is often celebrated as a "man after God's own heart" (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>), the narrative also highlights the moral and spiritual failures of many kings, leading to idolatry, injustice, and ultimately, the division and downfall of the kingdom. Prophetic Critique Throughout the monarchy, prophets play a crucial role in critiquing the kings and calling the nation back to covenant faithfulness. The prophetic literature, including books like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Hosea, often reflects on the failures of the kings and the consequences of Israel's departure from God's ways. Conclusion The biblical warnings against seeking a king serve as a reminder of the dangers of placing ultimate trust in human authority rather than in God. The narrative invites reflection on the nature of leadership, the responsibilities of rulers, and the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant.<a name="ttt" id="ttt"></a><div class="vheading2">Torrey's Topical Textbook</div><a href="/context/1_samuel/8-9.htm">1 Samuel 8:9-18</a> Now therefore listen to their voice: however, yet protest solemnly to them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them. Torrey's Topical Textbook<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/prophets_and_the_prophet.htm">Prophets and the Prophet</a> ... hindering the designs of the person against whom they ... branded as bad, and Israel is warned from them ... sins and the saintlinesses of Israel's kings alike pointed. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/prophets and the prophet.htm<a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_3_pride_of_prosperity.htm">Pride of Prosperity</a> ... against dependence on the arm of flesh, the Lord had warned those who should rule over Israel not to ... at Jerusalem." 2 Chronicles 1:16; 9:28; 1 Kings 10:26. ... /.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 3 pride of prosperity.htm<a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/xiii_the_journey_of_the.htm">The Journey of the Three Holy Kings to Bethlehem</a> ... forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel."' Then I ... The kings, who had not touched any of the food set out ... all the more as they had been warned not to ... /.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xiii the journey of the.htm<a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_17_heralds_of_the.htm">Heralds of the Gospel</a> ... for a season, that he might be warned to repent ... those who had been neglected by the teachers in Israel. ... he exalted Christ Jesus as "the King of kings, and Lord ... /.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 17 heralds of the.htm<a href="/library/edwards/the_expositors_bible_the_epistle_to_the_hebrews/chapter_xii_the_faith_of.htm">The Faith of Moses.</a> ... who professed and called themselves Christians were warned to make ... of leaders, whether judges or kings or prophets ... Christ was with Israel, and Moses knew it. ... /.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter xii the faith of.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/the_first-fruits_of_the_gentiles.htm">The First-Fruits of the Gentiles</a> ... And being warned of God in a dream that they ... Like most kings who have had 'great' tacked to their ... new hopes, and claiming some share in Israel's Messiah, saw ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the first-fruits of the gentiles.htm<a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_57_reformation.htm">Reformation</a> ... Nehemiah warned them that they would be punished if they ... The remnant of Israel were a feeble people, exposed to the ... And the Lord was with him." 2 Kings 18:6, 7 ... /.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 57 reformation.htm<a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homilies_on_philippians_colossians_and.htm">Homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.</a> ... bid walk in Christ, [1101]284; warned against some false ... slain for it, [1451]358; law against, then new ... little, great covetousness shown in seeking, [1477]370. ... /.../homilies on philippians colossians and.htm<a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of.htm">Sermons on Selected Lessons of the Gospels.</a> ... sent only to lost sheep of house of Israel, [666]342 sq ... the man in the Gospel who was warned against it, [886 ... the brightest jewel in the diadem of kings, [901]246 ... /.../sermons on selected lessons of.htm<a href="/library/moody/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it/chapter_ix_backsliding.htm">Backsliding.</a> ... to see that old backslider going through the streets of Sodom at midnight, after he has warned his children ... Israel had no truer friend than Moses. ... (2 Kings 25:7 ... /.../moody/the way to god and how to find it/chapter ix backsliding.htm<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/laws-for-kings.html">What can we learn from the laws that God gave for the kings of Israel? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Elisha.html">Who was Elisha in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/God-of-the-hills-and-valleys.html">What does it mean that God is the God of the hills and valleys (1 Kings 20:28)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings</a><a href="/topical/k/kings_king.htm">Kings King</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings_of_israel_not_to_be_foreigners.htm">Kings of Israel not to be Foreigners</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings_without_understanding,_are_oppressors.htm">Kings without Understanding, are Oppressors</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--able_to_enforce_their_commands.htm">Kings: Able to Enforce Their Commands</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--approached_with_greatest_reverence.htm">Kings: Approached With Greatest Reverence</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--arrayed_in_royal_apparel.htm">Kings: Arrayed in Royal Apparel</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--attendants_of,_stood_in_their_presence.htm">Kings: Attendants of, Stood in Their Presence</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--attended_by_a_body-guard.htm">Kings: Attended by a Body-Guard</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--be_not_presumptuous_before.htm">Kings: Be not Presumptuous Before</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--called_the_lord's_anointed.htm">Kings: Called the Lord's Anointed</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_anointing.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Anointing</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_covenanting_to_govern_lawfully.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Covenanting to Govern Lawfully</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_crowning.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Crowning</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_enthroning.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Enthroning</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_feasting.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Feasting</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_girding_on_the_sword.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Girding on the Sword</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--ceremonies_at_inauguration_of_offering_sacrifice.htm">Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Offering Sacrifice</a><a 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href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--adonijah_against_solomon.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Adonijah Against Solomon</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--baasha_against_nadab.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Baasha Against Nadab</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--jehu_against_joram.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Jehu Against Joram</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--jeroboam_against_rehoboam.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Jeroboam Against Rehoboam</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--menahem_against_shallum.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Menahem Against Shallum</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--omri_against_zimri.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Omri Against Zimri</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--pekah_against_menahem.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Pekah Against Menahem</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--shallum_against_zachariah.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Shallum Against Zachariah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--conspiracies_against--zimri_against_elah.htm">Kings: Conspiracies Against: Zimri Against Elah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--curse_not,_even_in_thought.htm">Kings: Curse Not, Even in Thought</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--dependent_on_the_earth.htm">Kings: Dependent on the Earth</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--dwelt_in_royal_palaces.htm">Kings: Dwelt in Royal Palaces</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--evil_counsellors_should_be_removed_from.htm">Kings: Evil Counsellors should be Removed From</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--exercised_great_hospitality.htm">Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--first_given_to_israel_in_anger.htm">Kings: First Given to Israel in Anger</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--folly_of_resisting.htm">Kings: Folly of Resisting</a><a 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Good: Jehoshaphat</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--josiah.htm">Kings: Good: Josiah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--good--uzziah.htm">Kings: Good: Uzziah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--guilt_and_danger_of_stretching_out_the_hand_against.htm">Kings: Guilt and Danger of Stretching out the Hand Against</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--had_power_to_make_war_and_peace.htm">Kings: had Power to Make War and Peace</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_asked_for,_that_they_might_be_like_the_nations.htm">Kings: Israel Asked For, That They Might be Like the Nations</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_in_seeking,_rejected_god_as_their_king.htm">Kings: Israel in Seeking, Rejected God As Their King</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--israel_warned_against_seeking.htm">Kings: Israel Warned Against Seeking</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--judgments_upon,_when_opposed_to_christ.htm">Kings: Judgments Upon, when Opposed to Christ</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--laws_for_the_government_of_the_kingdom_by,_written_by_samuel.htm">Kings: Laws for the Government of the Kingdom By, Written by Samuel</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--names_of,_often_changed_at_their_accession.htm">Kings: Names of, often Changed at Their Accession</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--not_save_by_their_armies.htm">Kings: Not Save by Their Armies</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--numerous_subjects_the_honor_of.htm">Kings: Numerous Subjects the Honor of</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_armour-bearer.htm">Kings: Officers of Armour-Bearer</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_captain_of_the_guard.htm">Kings: Officers of Captain of the Guard</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_captain_of_the_host.htm">Kings: Officers of Captain of the Host</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_comptroller_of_the_household.htm">Kings: Officers of Comptroller of the Household</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_confidant_or_king's_special_friend.htm">Kings: Officers of Confidant or King's Special Friend</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_cup-bearer.htm">Kings: Officers of Cup-Bearer</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_first_counsellor.htm">Kings: Officers of First Counsellor</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_master_of_the_wardrobe.htm">Kings: Officers of Master of the Wardrobe</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_camels.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Camels</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_farms.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Farms</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_flocks.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Flocks</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_herds.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Herds</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_plantations.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Plantations</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_royal_vineyards.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Vineyards</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_overseer_of_the_tribute.htm">Kings: Officers of Overseer of the Tribute</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_prime_minister.htm">Kings: Officers of Prime Minister</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_providers_for_the_king's_table.htm">Kings: Officers of Providers for the King's Table</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_recorder.htm">Kings: Officers of Recorder</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_scribe_or_secretary.htm">Kings: Officers of Scribe or Secretary</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_storekeeper.htm">Kings: Officers of Storekeeper</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--officers_of_treasurer.htm">Kings: Officers of Treasurer</a><a 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href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--pekahiah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Pekahiah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--shallum.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Shallum</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--zachariah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Zachariah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_israel--zimri.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Zimri</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--abijam_or_abijah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Abijam or Abijah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--ahaz.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--ahaziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaziah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--amaziah.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah</a><a href="/topical/ttt/k/kings--who_reigned_over_judah--amon.htm">Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: 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