1 Samuel 8:19

19 But the people wouldn't listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We will have a king to rule us!

1 Samuel 8:19 In-Context

17 He'll lay a tax on your flocks and you'll end up no better than slaves.
18 The day will come when you will cry in desperation because of this king you so much want for yourselves. But don't expect God to answer."
19 But the people wouldn't listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We will have a king to rule us!
20 Then we'll be just like all the other nations. Our king will rule us and lead us and fight our battles."
21 Samuel took in what they said and rehearsed it with God.
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