096 | Request for a king (1 Samuel 8)

We're stepping into ancient Israel around 1050 BCE, a time when the known world was dominated by great empires like Egypt and Assyria, while smaller tribal confederations struggled to maintain their independence. Israel at this moment exists as a loose collection of twelve tribes, bound together not by a central government or standing army, but by shared ancestry, religious practices, and a unique covenant with their God. This is a world without modern nation-states as we know them—political power flows through family lineages, tribal elders, and charismatic leaders who emerge during times of crisis.Source:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTf5-RkfBpjKiyUWjW-Dyi7OgVAWyfAc/view?usp=sharing