1 Samuel 8:5

Good News Translation (US Version)

and said to him, “Look, you are getting old and your sons don't follow your example. So then, appoint a king to rule over us, so that we will have a king, as other countries have.”

Cross References

Acts 13:21

And when they asked for a king, God gave them Saul son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, to be their king for forty years.

1 Samuel 12:17

It's the dry season, isn't it? But I will pray, and the Lord will send thunder and rain. When this happens, you will realize that you committed a great sin against the Lord when you asked him for a king.”

Numbers 23:9

From the high rocks I can see them; I can watch them from the hills. They are a nation that lives alone; They know they are blessed more than other nations.

1 Samuel 9:20

As for the donkeys that were lost three days ago, don't worry about them; they have already been found. But who is it that the people of Israel want so much? It is you—you and your father's family.”

1 Samuel 12:2

and now you have him to lead you. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are with you. I have been your leader from my youth until now.

1 Samuel 12:13

“Now here is the king you chose; you asked for him, and now the Lord has given him to you.

Judges 8:22

After that, the Israelites said to Gideon, “Be our ruler—you and your descendants after you. You have saved us from the Midianites.”

1 Samuel 10:19

I am your God, the one who rescues you from all your troubles and difficulties, but today you have rejected me and have asked me to give you a king. Very well, then, gather yourselves before the Lord by tribes and by clans.’”