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Reading the Bible in Its Entirety
The second selection tells how Samuel's sons are as disappointing as Eli's sons, which leads to a public outcry for a king to take control and rule the Israelites. Samuel shares God's warning that a king will place heavy burdens on the people -- and that it is another example of how the people are unable to place complete faith in God.
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If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read 1 Samuel 1-7 today.