1 Samuel 12:1

New International Reader's Version

Samuel spoke to all the Israelites. He said, “I’ve done everything you asked me to do. I’ve placed a king over you.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

So I became angry and gave you a king. Then I took him away from you.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a bottle of olive oil. He poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him. He said, “The Lord has anointed you to be the king of his people.

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel spoke to all the people. He said, “Look at the man the Lord has chosen! There isn’t anyone like him among all the people.” Then the people shouted, “May the king live a long time!”

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.”