Ancient Israel In biblical times, Early Israel was a kritarchy, ruled by Judges before the institution of a monarchy under Saul. The Israelites regarded the Judges as representatives of God to dispense His judgement, and were often themselves prophets.
ancient israel in biblical times early israel was a kritarchy ruled by judges before the institution of a monarchy under saul the israelites regarded the judges as representatives of god to dispense his judgement and were often themselves prophets