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I & II Samuel | Questions on whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship | with Dr. Long

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Show Notes

In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!

Check out resources by Dr. Long: 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary The Art of Biblical History A Biblical History of Israel The Reign and Rejection of King Saul

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