Now after Samuelhad heardallthe wordsof the people,he repeatedthem in the LORD'Shearing.
Then Hezekiahtookthe letterfrom the handof the messengersand readit, and he wentup to the houseof the LORDand spreadit out beforethe LORD.
Then Jephthahwentwith the eldersof Gilead,and the peoplemadehim headand chiefoverthem; and Jephthahspokeallhis wordsbeforethe LORDat Mizpah.
The LORDsaidto Samuel,"Listento their voiceand appointthem a king."So Samuelsaidto the menof Israel,"Goeverymanto his city."
