1 Samuel 8:20

American King James Version (1999)

That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.

Cross References

Psalm 106:35

But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

Exodus 33:16

For wherein shall it be known here that I and your people have found grace in your sight? is it not in that you go with us? so shall we be separated, I and your people, from all the people that are on the face of the earth.

Numbers 23:9

For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: see, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

John 15:19

If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

2 Corinthians 6:17

Why come out from among them, and be you separate, said the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

Deuteronomy 7:6

For you are an holy people to the LORD your God: the LORD your God has chosen you to be a special people to himself, above all people that are on the face of the earth.

Philippians 3:20

For our conversation is in heaven; from where also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;

1 Samuel 12:12

And when you saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, you said to me, No; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.

1 Samuel 12:2

And now, behold, the king walks before you: and I am old and gray headed; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

1 Samuel 8:5

And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons walk not in your ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.