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Time for Israel to appoint a king, scholar says

Renowned Israeli biblical scholar and historian David Solomon last week said that conditions in Israel today are ripe for replacing democracy with theocratic monarchy and appointing a king.

Speaking to Israel National Radio, Solomon said that the leadership and religious crises currently facing Israel mirror those during the time of the Prophet Samuel.

Millennia ago, the people of Israel turned to Samuel to help them replace their form of government with a monarchy in order to alleviate the nation's problems.

Just as then, many Israelis today might view a theocratic monarchy as a viable answer to Israel's "disastrous absence of genuine political and spiritual and religious leadership," said Solomon.

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[56] COMMENTS:
1 .  Time for Israel to appoint a king, scholar says
Has there been an up date on this story? It''s been a year. Have they found and named their king?
 
Newsette@embarqmail.com   11/5/2009 9:31 PM
2 .  DAVID MELECH YISROEL CHAI VEKAYAM!
A Godly Person Set Apart.THE PROPHETS SAID> THE PEOPLE SAID > PSALM 4:3 UNDERSTAND that ADONAI [G-D} sets Apart the GODLY for HIMSELF.PSALM 2:7 DAVID said I WILL PROCLAIM the DECREE ADONAI SAID TO ME "YOU ARE MY SON"PSALM 80:15 PROTECT what YOUR RIGHT HAND planted.THE SON YOU MADE STRONG FOR YOU SELF.HASHEM SAID I HAVE FOUND MY SERVANT DOVID,IT IS HE WHO WILL DO MY WILL DOVID SAID IT IS WRITTEN IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK..Here I AM! I AM COMING TO DO YOUR WILL>MELECH DOVID THE BELOVED OF HASHEM,FIRST BORN FROM THE DEAD THE LAMP OF ISRAEL.THe HEAD of THE NATIONS..HASHEM SAID I will RAISE UP ONE SHEPHERD, the FALLEN TABERNACLE of DOVIDTHE LOST SHEEP of ISRAEL became the SACRIFICE.PEOPLE WILL RETURN AND SEEK HASHEM Their G-D and DOVID THEIR KING.REFERENCE TORAH,TALMUD,JOSEPHUS,The ARTSCROL TRANSLATION ZOHAR<ANCIENT JEWISH LITERATURE.THE MYSTERY IS IN THE SEED OF DOVID>SECOND ADAM HASHEM SAID IM GOING TO RAISE UP THE FALLEN TABERNACLE OF DOVID..WILL FIND MELECH DOVID IN THE FEASTS of HASHE
 
mattaniah@webmail.co.za   9/24/2009 1:08 AM
3 .  yeshua as g-d
it is interesting to know that jews did not need a man adoni never said he would come himself he would send a man messiah and it is interesting in exod.during the plaques and passover the eternal said to moses that the israelites are the first born of god and to say that to pharoah.and yet christians claim yeshua to be the only beggotten son of g-d when he clearly states the jews are
 
jamie   11/16/2008 4:25 PM
4 .  British Royal Family: scions of King David
Those with a biblical view consider the revival of the nation of Israel, presently the Jewish homeland of Israel (held in trust for all Twelve Tribes of Israel), as the continuation of the Kingdom of Judah, capital Jerusalem. So for us to call upon the Jews to restore their monarchy in Israel is only logical and not troubled by time or space.

Who should be Israel''s king? Am I a prophet? I''ll leave that to their sages to determine, so help them God.

Of course, as prophesied, a scion of King David continues to rule over Israel in the Isles today: Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Would to God QEII would remember her Hebrew roots and return to the Faith once delivered to Jerusalem and forsake Babylon, setting a sterling example for every British- Israelite to follow.


 
David Ben-Ariel   11/10/2008 3:51 AM
5 .  Yeshua
The jewish people didn t reject yeshua, but the high priest &Pharisees ,if you read you will see for yourself. he said you search the scriptures and Moses wrote about me, so you really need to search this out for your selfs.and he is the word of G-D and he keeped all the commandments and all the feasts ,because they are about him and so is the temple services, study your scripture and the temple and you will see the true heart of ELIOHIM. I CRY BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE BEEN BLINDED AND WE CAN T SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES
 
Jeri Carter   11/9/2008 11:03 PM
6 .  Boogity Boogity
You people seriously need to get a grip.
 
Boogity   11/8/2008 10:52 AM
7 .  Sorry that was Frank #47
Eyes getting old.....
 
Mike   11/8/2008 6:17 AM
8 .  Here here
Couldn''t agree with you more Frank, #46. This was an election of personality and I am afraid the Lord is going to give to them what they desired.
Pray for the day Israel says, "Baruch Habah Bashem Adonai" until that day they will be surrounded by their enemies and be beset on all sides.
In Yehoshuah''s able hands
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
 
Mike   11/8/2008 6:07 AM
9 .  YHWH-NISSI!!!!
It was the Y''eshuah who kept our nation in remeberance when AMERICA enslaved, tortured, and executed the CHILDREN of Y''israel. They witnessed the love of ADONAI through our preservation and were moved to defend OUR BRETHREN against the same treatment they suffered at the hands GERMANY. Yet, "my spirit shall not always strive with man....."
 
888   11/4/2008 1:09 PM
10 .  THE SCEPTRE SHALL NOT DEPART.......
Y''israel chose democracy (rule of the PEOPLE) over theocracy (rule of ELOHIM). Therefore the KINGDOM departed with Y''eshuah, but fret not for the "KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND" and "YOUR SALVATION IS SOON TO COME". You say when the sky is red that evening is at hand, yet ye cannot discern the sign of the times. COME OUT OF HER (DEMONCRACY) MY PEOPLE...."
 
888   11/4/2008 12:41 PM
11 .  The scholars name
Hi BKN - That was the first thing I noticed - the name David Solomon. Wow. God''s prophet did say that King David will once again rule as King over Israel. Could this be a likely candidate to fill this position? Could the time of fulfilment of this prophecy be close?
 
JIL   11/4/2008 9:57 AM
12 .  "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways" James 1:8
1. Jaroslav agrees with Jack that Jesus WILL NOT be King of the Jews.

2. Jaroslav agrees with Edward that Jesus WILL be King of the Jews.

"A double-minded man is UNSTABLE in ALL HIS WAYS. James 1:8


God Bless Israel!
God Bless America!
God Bless ALL my brothers and sisters in Christ!
 
Jim Borge   11/4/2008 2:04 AM
13 .  Thank you aposle 1

 
Gloria   11/4/2008 1:53 AM
14 .  JESUS IS KING OF THE JEWS!
I know 2 people to whom Jesus is NOT the GREAT GOD and KING:

1. Jaroslav
2. Jack




GOD BLESS THE USA!
GOD BLESS ISRAEL!
GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST!












 
Jim Borge   11/4/2008 1:52 AM
15 .  Romans 11:16-21
For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy and if the root is holy, so are the branches. And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, do not boast against the branches. but if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, "Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in." Well said, Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.

Standing before God is based on faith, Feelings of superiority are out of place.
 
C Gill   11/4/2008 1:41 AM
16 .  Amen Edward. Very true and pure Bible verses
"The rightful King Who will rule Israel [and, the world] will be Jesus, the Messiah Who is "the choice of God the Father"!!!

Then scripture will be fulfilled: "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will {[God''''s will]} be done on earth, as it is in heaven"."

May God''s Kingdom come and His will be done. AMEN

 
Jaroslav   11/4/2008 12:40 AM
17 .  Jack You are very true. Jahshua will not be The King
of the Jews. Jahshua will be The King of children. He will be The King of children of God. Children of God will be gathered from East and West, from North and South. They will be from all nations, tribes and tongs. Yes you are right They will be not be corrupted by all kind of corruptions including false teachings. They will be true and faithful. They will be peace makers, hating wars and killing. God bless your desires. Those who are after pure things of God will be satisfied at the end. Matt.5:3-10 Matt.8:11-12.
 
Jaroslav   11/4/2008 12:36 AM
18 .  Gloria....
Sorry for the lapse in time since you posted...I had been up since 3:30 AM...I felt so sleepy when I had posted the one you referred to, so I took a nap...just got up...
Yes, to unite under anyone else other than Christ is to align with what is false...to unite under the Headship of Jesus Christ is the way we (His body) hopefully will move.
His rule, reign and authority over us,
as His church...unified and not divided.
 
apostle1   11/4/2008 12:15 AM
19 .  Affirmative...Unity in the Faith (in Christ.)

 
apostle1   11/3/2008 11:52 PM
20 .  The Complete Jewish Bible, Psalms 2
"Adonai" looks at the world [of the heathen] in derision. Then in His anger He rebukes them,.."I Myself have installed My King [Yeshua] on Tziyon, My holy mountain. I will proclaim the decree:"

Jesus speaks: "ADONAI said to me, "You are My Son"".

The rightful King of Israel will-be Jesus, {[God the Son]} Who is the Messiah of Israel, and He will rule from David''s throne over the House of Israel, FOREVER!

The Holy Bible says in Psalms 2: 7b: Thou art My Son...[8.] ask of Me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession. [9.] Thou shalt break them [the nations] with a rod of iron...". [Reference Daniel 2:44]

The rightful King Who will rule Israel [and, the world] will be Jesus, the Messiah Who is "the choice of God the Father"!!!

Then scripture will be fulfilled: "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will {[God''s will]} be done on earth, as it is in heaven".

 
Edward   11/3/2008 11:45 PM
21 .  You are so right Paul
"Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. NO MAN TAKETH IT FROM ME, BUT I LAY IT DOWN OF MYSELF. I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again. (Jn 10:17,18)
The Jews condemned Him, The Romans put Him on the cross, but it was He Himself that gave His life a ransom for us.
GOD BLESS and GOD BLESS ISRAEL
 
FRANK   11/3/2008 10:20 PM
22 .  re: You Jews Killed Jesus
As a Christian, I say this is terribly inaccurate and hateful. Technically, it was we Gentiles (ie by the hands of the Romans) who put Jesus to death on Earth. But, it was ultimately God who put Jesus to death so Jesus could pay for the sins of both Jews and Gentiles (see Isaiah 53:10-11). Get over it and stop blaming the Jews.
 
Paul Kocourek   11/3/2008 9:55 PM
23 .  Unity...apostle1
Unity ( Faith) IN Christ Alone I hope that is what you were refering to apostle 1. You were, wern''t you? There is alot of talk about faith in this world, but do they have The Faith, that was given to the Saints of The LORD Yeshua? no they don''t. I like to read your posts, but this one has a little mixture, hope you understand. Last paragraph is the one that I have question of. I hope you make clearer what you were saying, I don''t want to misunderstand.
 
Gloria   11/3/2008 9:10 PM
24 .  we want a king....
Well, a theocratic king is a GREAT idea!
But......they already have one!
What a day that will be when they look upon His face and recognize Him for the first time.
What glory that day will bring!!!
 
Kitty O   11/3/2008 7:34 PM
25 .  History of Leaders...
The people rebelled against God, and in His place there were set into place Judges and Prophets, Kings and Priests...throughout the centuries that followed, tribal leaders, governors, mayors, city council men, Parliments, and various political and religious parties rose up and led the people. And military forces were sent out throughout the world to conquer and destroy the opposition...Kingdoms were set up and torn down, over and over again.
Today we see the results of all the leadership that has fallen away and strayed from God.
We as Christians must humble ourselves, worldwide, and come together in unity before the Living God and repent and seek Him in all our ways. Division will destroy, unity in the faith will bring forth God''s Kingdom.
I pray steadfastly for that unity.
Blessings-
:-)
 
apostle1   11/3/2008 7:27 PM
26 .  apostle 1
Your right apostle1, Iron and Clay will never mix. the only way to be united is IN Christ! Ecumenical Emergent churches are trying to mix Iron with clay. Idiolitry is adultery, and The LORD G-D of Israel has always brought Judgement, and because of that proliferation Judgement has to come to the churches first...unless there is a Repentance...and I don''t see that happening! If we were to have a king (president) call people to repentace toward The G-D of the Bible then G-D would repent of what HE must do. I don''t see that to happen either! Faith is Faithfulness to the Holy ONE of Israel, YeshuaThe KING! Bow Down and Worship HIM , HE is are only HOPE!
 
Gloria   11/3/2008 7:01 PM
27 .  Modern Monarchy...
Europe shows us that modern monarchies usually also allow for a government parliment. There has been reports also that the son of the late shah of Iran (who favors Israel) would like to come back an establish a monarchy with a parliment also set in place.
So called "democracy" has slowly given way to socialism and the "progressive" liberal movement.
Unless the leadership of the nations relies on God for governing, there will be a continued attempt to mix iron and clay. The spirit of compromise seems to compell leaders to be swayed by the unrighteous demands of those who rebel against God.
Is it any wonder why the world is in such turmoil and distress?
 
apostle1   11/3/2008 4:37 PM
28 .  spelling 2
"And in that day will I make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem...In that day shall YHVH defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David: and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of YHVH before them. And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and supplications: AND THEY SHALL LOOK UPON ME WHOM THEY HAVE PIERCED,"
(Zec 12) Read the whole chapter.
Peace will come when Israel acnowleges her Messiah in His second coming and He rules and reigns from the throne of David in Jerusalem.
God bless my brothers and sisters in Yeshua
God bless Israel
 
FRANK   11/3/2008 4:00 PM
29 .  spelling
Shalom Jamie,
You are correct about the spelling. When the angel came to Miriam and told her she would have a son and call His name YESHUA.
Concerning the peace, it is written:
"Thus saith YHVH, thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the LORD thy God, who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. Oh , that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been like a river, and thy righteousness like the waves of the sea:" (Is 48:17,18)
"And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this the day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thy eyes." (Lk 19:42)
"Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." (Mt 23:38,39)
 
FRANK   11/3/2008 3:50 PM
30 .  Frank, is Jahshua, The Son of God your King as well?

 
Jaroslav   11/3/2008 3:14 PM
31 .  spelling
it is spelled yeshua there is no j sound in hebrew and if he is the king he was supposed to have brought peace it didnt happen

 
jamie   11/3/2008 2:38 PM
32 .  I agree Jesus is King,,olmert thinks he''s a king

 
Ben from Texas   11/3/2008 6:32 AM
33 .  Frank, On Your Post, #19...Confirmed...
The Lord showed me the exact same words this morning!
 
apostle1   11/3/2008 6:20 AM
34 .  Israel''s King
Israel''s true king is Jesus ( Jeshua ) there is no other.
If Israel places another King on the throne, it will be to her undoing, like scripture says.


 
Thelma from Cowra   11/3/2008 6:12 AM
35 .  Michael
.....Better be careful about date setting. Scripture is clear that no man can know the hour of His coming. We are given signs as to seasons, etc, but when you proclaim ''next spring'' He is coming, you''re getting in over your head.
Then there is the matter of the great tribulation, and you are leaving out the part of how Jesus will fulfill the FALL holidays at His second coming......much better to leave thise things up to God to reveal., don''t you think???? Afterall this is HIS plan, isn''t it?
 
Carol P   11/3/2008 6:11 AM
36 .  AMEN Frank!
Yes, Jesus is Lord and King! So many are so blinded by Barack Hussein Obama''s lies he is truly evil.
 
rebecca   11/3/2008 4:55 AM
37 .  AMEN: You already have a King...
King Jesus. Come Lord Jesus.
 
Cy   11/3/2008 2:46 AM
38 .  NOT
The people demanded a king and chose Saul and look how that turned out. Does this "scholar" know nothing?
 
Cy   11/3/2008 2:45 AM
39 .  Prayer for Israel
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob please open the spiritual eyes of your chosen nation Israel, that they recognized and believe JESUS CHRIST as their LORD & SAVIOUR, this is the answer to their political and socio economic problem.
 
Divina V. Madiz   11/3/2008 2:15 AM
40 .  David E. Kaus couldn''t have stated it any better brother.
I pray McCain/Palin win or this country is in real demonic trouble in the near future. God Bless those who are in Christ and not heratic''s, won''t mention any names.
 
BENFOX   11/3/2008 1:16 AM
41 .  FRANK I couldn''t agree with you more
The unnatural emotional delusion that many people are under in being attracted to Hussein Obama shows us that he is looked upon more as a messiah king, than a presidential hopeful.

I''ve posted on the "Israelis overwhelmingly prefer McCain to Hussein Obama" page about Hussein Obama''s ties to the pagan Hindu religion and his worship of the monkey god idol Hanuman.

Hussein Obama is a worshiper of devil pagan idols because he is of his father the devil. Abortion, infanticide, a vile homosexual agenda, socialistic delusional "changes" to our Christian Constitution, and Bill of Rights and ties to terrorist Bill Ayers, and Islamic Louis Farakkahn, and hate filled, anti American, anti white, Jeremiah Wright, and other things tell us so.
 
David E. Kaus   11/3/2008 12:52 AM
42 .  Moshiach ben Dawid
We can expect the Moshiach to come soon to Israel. At that time, all the world will bow before this great Hebraic ruler. He will restore Torah teaching throughout the world centering it in Jerusalem, proclaiming it from the Holy Temple. He will restore the worship of YHWH on the set-apart Sabbath and not remove, with YHWH''s effort, those detestable, pagan elements which appear to abound. All will be required to go up to Jerusalem three times annually on the set-apart Feast days to worship and celebrate YHWH''s goodness. Praise be to YHWH, the Father of all!
 
Rick   11/2/2008 11:39 PM
43 .  Days of Samuel
Just as in the days of Samuel, also, Israel seeks to become like the nations of the world. They cannot accept the fact that they are a nation of priests before God. This rebellion years in the past is still prevelent in Israeli psyhic we want to be like the others forget HaShem. As in the days of Samuel, you will have your king (president) and as God fortold then and is doing so again for those with an ear to hear, this king (president) will take your lands, your crops, you merchandise. It is time to open your ears and hearts to His ways, His will, and His purpose for the nation of Israel. Without a total return to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, not only Israel is doomed, but the world is also. Return to the place from which you have fallen. Resume your position in the heavenlies and on earth. All of mankind is waiting!
 
John R Peacher   11/2/2008 11:18 PM
44 .  Jim B. is right, there is only one King and that is
King Jesus and he''s coming for His own soon and after that to Rule from Jerusalem for a 1000 years. God Bless Those who are in Christ Jesus, The King of Kings.
 
BENFOX   11/2/2008 11:07 PM
45 .  THE ONLY KING OF ISRAEL: JESUS!
There is only ONE KING that is to sit on the THRONE OF DAVID: JESUS (during His Milleneal Reign!). Man, in his rebellion may try to appoint a human king, but he will be illegitimate.
 
Jim Borge   11/2/2008 10:39 PM
46 .  but what about jewish democracy?
but what about jewish democracy?
 
augustine e johnson-usa   11/2/2008 9:31 PM
47 .  Everything is set up for next spring
The man who would rule with the rod of iron(Rev. 12)will come at the spring of next year. It will involve Michael and His angels. The marriage parable in Matthew is a marriage from THE KING to HIS SON, a PRINCE. Take a look at it again.
More on the marriage at witnessnbr1.blogspot.com
 
Michael   11/2/2008 8:23 PM
48 .  God is putting it in thier hearts!!!!!!!

 
Ron R   11/2/2008 8:02 PM
49 .  King Jesus is coming
he is returning for all those who have put their faith and trust in him forever.
 
alan   11/2/2008 7:48 PM
50 .  a king for Israel
well sai C.Gill and Ernie P indeed Jesus is Lord (king). If only Israel would see this.
By praying for the Peace of Jerusalem, psalm 122 we pray for the return of the Messiah.
His feet will satand on Mnt. Olive. Maranatha and shalom from Holland
 
Dik - Holland   11/2/2008 7:48 PM
51 .  King....
Yes, Israel need a King who will rule with justice, mercy, love and who will bring peace to the whole world..His name is Jesus.
 
Ernie P.   11/2/2008 6:51 PM
52 .  You already have a King
If only you would recognise Him. And it will be a theocracy when He takes the government on His shoulders.
 
C. Gill   11/2/2008 6:48 PM
53 .  Kings Should be left for Card Games
We can return slaves later on.
This is a really stupid decision.


 
David   11/2/2008 6:32 PM
54 .  Same problem in America
The people are clamoring for a king (Obama) to reign over them and don''t even realize what they are getting into! It all boils down to the fact they don''t want God to reign over them!
"And the LORD (YHVH) said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, BUT THEY HAVE REJECTED ME, THAT I SHOULD NOT REIGN OVER THEM." (I Samuel 8:7)
Read the whole chapter and see how it is relevant for today. Read how it says from verse 11 to 17, HE WILL TAKE YOUR...AND HE WILL TAKE YOUR...ETC Then read:
"And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you: AND THE LORD (YHVH) WILL NOT HEAR YOU IN THAT DAY." (I Sam 8:18)
God have mercy on Israel and America and God bless my brothers and sisters in Christ
 
FRANK   11/2/2008 5:09 PM
55 .  Who is a Jew , Converts nullified by Israel
Israel is now questioning exactly who is really a Jew and nullifying religious rights of 40,000 converts . You must be born of a Jewish mother and she also and so on.
How many Converts will God nullify when He sends Jesus back to Jerusalem . Of course at that time it will be too late to receive Jesus and the converts will be lost . As Israel returns to strict Judaism their ranks will close and squeeze out all of the poor people that want to be Jewish only to be closer to God . The problem is that they have to deny Christ to be converted . Now is your wake up call .
This article is on MSNBC''s front page for those interested . And God be with you .
 
Charles   11/2/2008 4:58 PM
56 .  Hmmm, and who would quality?
And, what a name this man has...David Solomon.

Are there any "Prophet Samuel" types around?

The plot thickens.
 
BKN   11/2/2008 3:48 PM


  
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