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And when Samuel had told them that he ought to confirm the kingdom
to Saul by a second ordination of him, they all came together to the city
of Gilgal, for thither did he command them to come. So the prophet anointed
Saul with the holy oil in the sight of the multitude, and declared him
to be king the second time. And so the government of the Hebrews was changed
into a regal government; for in the days of Moses, and his disciple Joshua,
who was their general, they continued under an aristocracy; but after the
death of Joshua, for eighteen years in all, the multitude had no settled
form of government, but were in an anarchy; after which they returned to
their former government, they then permitting themselves to be judged by
him who appeared to be the best warrior and most courageous, whence it
was that they called this interval of their government the Judges.
Flavius Josephus. The Works of Flavius Josephus. Translated by. William Whiston, A.M. Auburn and Buffalo. John E. Beardsley. 1895.
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