~ Patriarchal ~

The family being the unit of life the father as head of the family was the authoritative ruler

» The Book of Judges Chapter 11, Verses 29 - 40 »

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~ Patriarchal ~

The family being the unit of life the father as head of the family was the authoritative ruler

» The Book of Job Chapter 1, Verse 5 »

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~ Theocracy ~

God was the direct ruler of His people

» The Book of Exodus Chapter 19, Verses 3 - 8 »

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~ Government by Judges ~

The people forgot God – God chastised them by selling them into slavery to their enemies – Upon repentance God raised up military chieftans as deliverers

» The Book of Judges Chapter 2, Verses 13 - 18 »

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~ Monarchy ~

This was begun by the coronation of Saul, reached its height with David and Solomon, and ended with the Babylonian captivity

» The Book of 1 Samuel Chapter 10, Verse 24 »

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~ Monarchy ~

Israelites must appoint leaders from among their brethren and not foreigners

» The Book of Deuteronomy Chapter 17, Verse 15 »

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