1 Samuel 12:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Samuel said to all Israel: “I have done everything you wanted me to do. I have put a king over you.

Cross References

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel said to all the people, “See the man the Lord has chosen. There is no one like Saul among the people.” Then the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a jar of the special oil and poured the oil on Saul’s head. Samuel kissed Saul and said, “The Lord has anointed you to be the leader over the people who belong to him. You will control the people. You will save them from the enemies that are all around them. He has anointed you to be ruler over his people. Here is a sign that will prove this is true:

1 Samuel 8:9

So listen to the people and do what they say. But give them a warning. Tell the people what a king will do to them. Tell them how a king rules people.”

Hosea 13:11

I was angry, and I gave you a king. And when I became very angry, I took him away.