1)
Why did he want to renew the kingship?
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Rashi: Before, not everyone agreed to it. Now, all agreed to it.
2)
Why did he want to renew the kingship in Gilgal?
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Radak: This is in honor of the Aron and Ohel Mo'ed which were there initially when Yisrael entered the land, therefore they honored the place, even though now [the Mishkan] was in Nov.