1 Samuel 8:5

God's Word

They told him, “You’re old, and your sons aren’t following your example. Now appoint a king to judge us so that we will be like all the other nations.”

Cross References

Numbers 23:9

I see them from the top of rocky cliffs, I look at them from the hills. I see a nation that lives by itself, people who do not consider themselves to be like other nations.

Acts 13:21

“Then the people demanded a king, so God gave them Saul, son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin. After forty years

Judges 8:22

The men of Israel said to Gideon, “You, then your son, and then your grandson, must rule us. You rescued us from Midian.”

1 Samuel 10:19

But now you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and distresses. You said, ‘No! Place a king over us.’ Now then, stand in front of the Lord by your tribes and family groups.”

1 Samuel 12:13

“Now, here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for. See, the Lord has put a king over you.

1 Samuel 12:17

Isn’t the wheat being harvested today? I will call on the Lord, and he’ll send thunder and rain. Then you will realize what a wicked thing you did in the Lord’s presence when you asked for a king.”

1 Samuel 12:2

And now, here is the king who will lead you. I am old and gray, but my sons are with you. I have led you from my youth until this day.

1 Samuel 9:20

Don’t trouble yourself about the donkeys that were lost three days ago because they’ve been found. Who will have all that is desirable in Israel? Won’t it be you and your father’s family?”