1 Samuel Chapter 8
Israel Demands a King
Old Testament Unknown Verses
1 Samuel
Chapter Summary
Israel asks for a king and Samuel warns them of the consequences
Key Verses
1 Samuel 8:5 1 Samuel 8:7 1 Samuel 8:19
Scripture Content
And said to him, 'Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations.' But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them.'
Themes & Topics
King Rejection of God Samuel's Warning Nations