"The Lord Anoints You Prince"

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This research paper looks at the role of prophets in the 10th-8th centuries in ancient Israel, primarily during the period of the divided monarchy after King Solomon. The paper looks at the role of prophets as those who were allowed and expected to make sure the covenant with Yahweh was being upheld by the monarchy, and to remove him from power if necessary.

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"The quote above is the words of Samuel to Saul just before the establishment of the monarchy in Israel in the ninth century BC. Similar words were no doubt said to David who succeeded Saul, and Solomon after him, and to the long series of kings of Israel and Judah that followed, many appointed and sworn to uphold the covenant with Yahweh. The role of the prophets in the choosing of leaders of the ancient Israelites is extremely significant. While the covenant was between the ruler and Yahweh, it was the prophets who anointed and removed the ruler's right to be the protector of the covenant. Because of this power, we can see that the prophets in the ancient Israeli culture had a great deal of control over the kingdoms, perhaps more than the rulers themselves."

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