Then Samuel told the people the regulations of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the LORD. Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD’s people; also between the king and the people.
“Take this scroll of the Torah, and put it by the side of the ark of the LORD your God’s covenant, that it may be there for a witness against you.
for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away; and they went to their tents.
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come! Let’s go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.”
Now therefore, listen to their voice. However, you shall protest solemnly to them, and shall show them the way of the king who will reign over them.”