1 Samuel 12:1

New International Version

Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

So in my anger I gave you a king, and in my wrath I took him away.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the man the Lord has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” Then the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 8:9

Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”