1 Samuel 8:22
And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 8 connects to 2 cross-references. Samuel's sons are corrupt judges; Israel demands a king 'like all the nations.' God tells Samuel this is a rejection of God's kingship, not Samuel's; he instructs Samuel to warn them about the ways of a king—military conscription, taking their …
Other Translations
And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
and Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Hearken to their voice, and thou hast caused to reign over them a king.' And Samuel saith unto the men of Israel, `Go ye each to his city.'
And the Lord said to Samuel, Give ear to their voice and make a king for them. Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, Let every man go back to his town.