1 Samuel 12:1

New English Translation

Samuel said to all Israel, “I have done everything you requested. I have given you a king.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

I granted you a king in my anger, and I will take him away in my wrath!

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a small container of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head. Samuel kissed him and said, “The Lord has chosen you to lead his people Israel! You will rule over the Lord’s people and you will deliver them from the power of the enemies who surround them. This will be your sign that the Lord has chosen you as leader over his inheritance.

1 Samuel 10:24

Then Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one whom the Lord has chosen? Indeed, there is no one like him among all the people!” All the people shouted out, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 8:9

So now do as they say. But seriously warn them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.”