1 Samuel 12:1

Good News Translation

Then Samuel said to the people of Israel, “I have done what you asked me to do. I have given you a king to rule you,

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

In my anger I have given you kings, and in my fury I have taken them away.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, “The Lord anoints you as ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and protect them from all their enemies. And this is the proof to you that the Lord has chosen you to be the ruler of his people:

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel said to the people, “Here is the man the Lord has chosen! There is no one else among us like him.” All the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 8:9

So then, listen to them, but give them strict warnings and explain how their kings will treat them.”