Answer:
1. The Israelites called for a king to unite them against their enemy.
2. King Saul
Step-by-step explanation:
According to historical records, which is also supported by Biblical reference, the Israelites in 1100 B.C. call for a king because they want to be united against their enemy at the time which was the Philistines. The Philistines at the time were considered powerful at the time.
Eventually, it was King Saul that fulfilled the desires of the people, following their consultation with judge Samuel.