Politics · 18 · Hannah and Samuel

Monarchy is shorter than the people's past

The Bible counts 480 years from the exodus to Solomon's temple, longer than the kingdoms lasted, plus many generations from Abraham.

Monarchy is one chapter.

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The nation existed long before kingship and could survive without it.

Bible reference: 1 Kings 6:1

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 299–300

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