King Samuel Research Paper

Samuel became a judge despite not being a descendant of Aaron, and became the national leader and head of the tribes. He appointed Saul, a warrior from the small tribe of Benjamin, the first king of Israel during a time of war against the Philistines. Saul led the Israelites to Gilead to defeat the Ammonites, reuniting the tribes and defeating an enemy. However, Saul did not always follow the standards of the Torah, so Samuel secretly proclaimed David as the next king of Israel. David was an exceptional musician and later proved himself in battle. As David was becoming more famous, Saul became jealous and started plotting to eliminate the hero. Jonathan, Saul’s son, was very good friends with David and warned him when he learned that his father was planning to kill him. David fled into the mountains of Judah, where Saul pursued him, and then sought refuge in Philistine territory. In 1104 B.C.E., the Philistines took advantage of disunity among the Israelites and attacked, defeating and slaughtering the Israelites. The tribes accepted David as their king in 1006 B.C.E., but he was soon attacked by the Philistines, who wanted to prevent the Israelites from reuniting. David gathered the available fighters
In 1881, Russian mobs started to violently attack Jews and their property. Grand Duke Segai ordered Jews living in Moscow to be exiled; those who remained became prostitutes are were sent to live in the Pale of Settlement, a designated area in Russia where Jews were legally allowed to live. The Kishinev massacre in 1903 increased the emigration of Jews from Russia. Fifty thousand Jews escaped Russia, and ninety percent fled to the United States. In 1912, the United States abolished the treaty of 1812 with Russia because of their persecution of Jews. During the first World War, Jews are forced out of Russia by retreating Russian forces. In 1917, Jews are finally granted full rights in