Julie
I am struggling with exactly what I want to say, so this may sound very disconnected...
We are reading the stories of the kings that God has put into place in the different kingdoms after he split them apart because of the sins of David. I wonder...did God know that these kings would turn out this way and that they would turn from God? Or...was this another moment where he is showing that he allows for free-will and even he is hoping that man will submit and fall into the traps of the enemy? I know that as humans we will struggle and make mistakes sometimes, like David who has been one of the most God-fearing people so far, but it seems that by and large most of these people that we have read about make multiple mistakes over and over and that people seem to be prone to returning to their evil ways when there is not someone that reminds of them of the commandments of God.
We need to remember to be righteous regardless of those around us. God will take care of those that are not righteous and that is not for us to worry about, we only need to worry about ourselves and how we handle ourselves.
Michelle
It does seem the people need a leader to keep them focused on God and if that leader is not strong enough, he gets persuaded or tired of listening to their groaning that they end up straying from the Lord's commands. I know we all make mistakes and bad choices, it does go to free will and that God allows us free will so that we have to choose to follow him. This may be a reminder of that but seems to be the theme of all these people thru the bible.
I agree with your interpretation. If we remain on the righteous path and allow God to take care of others, that is the best way.
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