1 Samuel 8:7
And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 8 connects to 10 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 unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee; for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not be king over them.
And Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Hearken to the voice of the people, to all that they say unto thee, for thee they have not rejected, but Me they have rejected, from reigning over them.
And the Lord said to Samuel, Give ear to the voice of the people and what they say to you: they have not been turned away from you, but they have been turned away from me, not desiring me to be king over them.
Cross References
I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; …
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they …
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign …
He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him …
And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the Lord thy God, that we die not: …
Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain; …
And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; …