1 Samuel 8:20

Webster Bible (1833)

That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.

Cross References

Psalm 106:35

But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

Exodus 33:16

For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us? So shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

Numbers 23:9

For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

John 15:19

If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing earnest in prayer;

2 Corinthians 6:17

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you;

Deuteronomy 7:6

For thou art a holy people to the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people to himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Philippians 3:20

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

1 Samuel 12:12

And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said to me, No; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.

1 Samuel 12:2

And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

1 Samuel 8:5

And said to him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.