Old Testament prophets and Kings in Israel

Examine the view that O. T prophets saw kings as
necessary evil
With Brian Maregedze
key words
-examine
-necessary evil
One may start by interrogating the institutionalisation
of the office of the Monarchy ( 1 Samuel 9:9) with Saul
being the first King.
Comment on the Political theory on the origins of
prophecy and relate to the question.
A closer look at events which led to Saul become the
first King suggests that Samuel was reluctant to appoint
and annoint Saul. However, Samuel later on oappointed
and annointed Saul.
To further bring to light the idea of regarding prophets
as 'necessary evil' one has to consider the pros and
cons of having a human King in lsrael. A human King
would likely suppress and oppress the sons and
daughters of Israel.
Again, calling for a human King was tantamount to
denying Yahweh as the supreme authority who made it
possible for the people of Israel to be free in the land
flowing with milk and honey, Cannan.
In as much as a human King would oppress and
suppress the sons and daughters of Israel he had the
merits of having a standing army ready to defend the
nation in times of crisis/war. Hence, from a political
perspective it was rather reasonable and strategic to
have a human King.
Furthermore , the examples of Nathan being more of a
watchman and or the conscience of King David.
More examples can be added.
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