1 Samuel 8:7; 1 Samuel 8:9; 1 Samuel 8:22

1 Samuel 8:7

7 But the Lord told him, "Listen to the people and everything they say to you. They have not rejected you; they have rejected Me as their king.

1 Samuel 8:9

9 Listen to them, but you must solemnly warn them and tell them about the rights of the king who will rule over them."

1 Samuel 8:22

22 "Listen to them," the Lord told Samuel. "Appoint a king for them." Then Samuel told the men of Israel, "Each of you, go back to your city."