1 Samuel 10:25

New International Reader's Version

Samuel explained to the people the rights and duties of the king who ruled over them. He wrote them down in a book. He placed it in front of the Lord in the holy tent. Then he sent the people away. He sent each of them to their own homes.

Cross References

2 Kings 11:17

Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord and the king and people. He had the king and people promise that they would be the Lord’s people. Jehoiada also made a covenant between the king and the people.

Deuteronomy 31:26

“Take this Book of the Law. Place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God. It will remain there as a witness against you.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

Titus 3:1

Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

Joshua 22:6

Joshua gave the eastern tribes his blessing. Then he sent them home. So they went.

1 Samuel 11:14

Then Samuel said to the people, “Come on. Let’s go to Gilgal. There we’ll agree again to have Saul as our king.”

1 Samuel 8:9

Let them have what they want. But give them a strong warning. Let them know what the king who rules over them will expect to be done for him.”