1 Samuel 8:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Do what they want,” the LORD answered. “Give them a king.” Samuel told the people to go back to their homes.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

In my anger, I gave you a king; in my fury, I took him away.

1 Samuel 8:7

The LORD answered: Samuel, do everything they want you to do. I am really the one they have rejected as their king.

1 Samuel 9:1

Kish was a wealthy man who belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. His father was Abiel, his grandfather was Zeror, his great-grandfather was Becorath, and his great-great-grandfather was Aphiah.