1 Samuel 12:12

Conservative English Version

Then you saw that King Nahash of Ammon was going to attack you. And even though the LORD your God is your king, you told me, "This time it's different. We want a king to rule us!"

Cross References

Genesis 17:7

I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God.

Psalm 74:12

Our God and King, you have ruled since ancient times; you have won victories everywhere on this earth.

Isaiah 33:22

The LORD is our judge and our ruler; the LORD is our king and will keep us safe.

Jeremiah 40:11

Earlier, when the Babylonians had invaded Judah, many of the Jews escaped to Moab, Ammon, Edom, and several other countries. But these Jews heard that the king of Babylonia had appointed Gedaliah as ruler of Judah, and that only a few people were left there. So the Jews in these other countries came back to Judah and helped with the grape and fruit harvest, which was especially large that year.

Hosea 13:10

You wanted a king and rulers. Where is your king now? What cities have rulers?

Numbers 23:21

Israel's king is the LORD God. He lives there with them and intends them no harm.

Judges 8:23

"No," Gideon replied, "I won't be your king, and my son won't be king either. Only the LORD is your ruler.

Judges 9:18

(SEE 9:16)

1 Samuel 10:19

God has rescued you from your troubles and hard times. But you have rejected your God and have asked for a king. Now each tribe and clan must come near the place of worship so the LORD can choose a king.

1 Samuel 8:3

But they were not like their father. They were dishonest and accepted bribes to give unfair decisions.