Israel became a nation with
the 12 tribes , which were the
12 sons of Jacob, whose name was
changed to Israel by God. So
Israel became a nation with his
12 sons (tribes).

God ordained judges to govern
them. Israel was obedient to God
and it progressed as a nation.

But then they demanded to be
like other nations and have a
king. God didn't want it but
allowed it. He warned that their
king would take away many of the
things that they held dear.