Sefer Qälémentos — Book 1, 17. Judges, kings, and Daviyd

After Yehoshua, the people repeatedly turned aside and were delivered into distress; when they cried out, judges arose. Later they desired a king like the nations.

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Shaul was raised and fell through disobedience. Daviyd was established, and the royal promise became joined to the hope of a future righteous ruler. Yet even the royal house remained accountable to the commandments.

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