1 Samuel 12:1

New Living Translation

Then Samuel addressed all Israel: “I have done as you asked and given you a king.

Cross References

Hosea 13:11

In my anger I gave you kings, and in my fury I took them away.

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.

1 Samuel 10:24

Then Samuel said to all the people, “This is the man the Lord has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is like him!” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 8:9

Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about the way a king will reign over them.”