Duration of Israel's Evil Leadership in 1 Samuel
The duration of Israel's "evil leadership" in 1 Samuel primarily refers to the reign of Saul, the first king of Israel, whose leadership eventually led to his rejection by God. The biblical text in 1 Samuel 13:1 presents a textual difficulty regarding the length of Saul's reign, stating, "Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel" [1, 2].
Sources
- I Samuel “I Samuel 13:1 (KJV) — Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,”
- 1 Samuel “Saul reigned a year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, -- 1 Samuel 13:1”