Book 1 17:1
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.
Book 1 17:2
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.