1 Samuel 12:1

Free Bible Version

Then Samuel said to all of Israel, “I have paid attention to everything you asked from me, and I have given you a king to rule over you.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

In my anger I give you a king, and in my fury I take one.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head, and kissed him, saying, “The Lord has anointed you as ruler of his chosen people.

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel said to everyone, “Can you see the one the Lord has chosen? There's no one like him anywhere!” All the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 8:9

So do what they want, but give them a solemn warning—explain to them what a king will do when he rules over them.”