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1 Samuel 8 : 7
The Lord here followed his uniform course. He refused to interfere with Israel's right of choice, even though their choice was to reject him. Israel, having been warned by both their God and his prophet Samuel, exercised their agency, contrary to the advice of both. They got their king, and they suffered the consequences. In due time their kingdom was divided, they were taken captive, and ultimately they became slaves.
-President Marion G. Romney, October 1968 Conference Report
2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11
1 Kings 17-19
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