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Line 50: ===Samuel=== Samuel answers the description of the "prophet like Moses" predicted in Deuteronomy 18:15–22: like Moses, he has direct contact with [[Yahweh]], the God of the [[Israelites]], acts as a judge~~, and is a perfect leader who never makes mistakes~~.{{sfn\|Beytenbrach\|2000\|p=53-55}} Samuel's successful defence of the Israelites against their enemies demonstrates that they have no need for a king (who will, moreover, introduce inequality), yet despite this the people demand a king. But the king they are given is Yahweh's gift, and Samuel explains that kingship can be a blessing rather than a curse if they remain faithful to their God. On the other hand, total destruction of both king and people will result if they turn to wickedness.{{sfn\|Klein\|2003\|p=316}} ===Saul===

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