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1 SAM 8:1–8:9 ©

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The Israelis request a king

8:1 The Israelis request a king

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8As Shemuel grew older, he appointed his two sons as judges over Yisrael. 2The eldest was Yoel and his brother was Abiyah. They were based in Beer-Sheva. 3However, they didn’t take after time, but rather chased dishonest gain—accepting bribes and perverting justice.

4Eventually, the Israeli elders met together with Shemuel at Ramah 5and requested, “Listen, you’re old now, and your sons don’t follow your example. So appoint a king for us now to lead us like all the other nations.”[ref] 6But Shemuel thought that their request for a king was an evil request, so he prayed to Yahweh 7who replied, “Listen to everything that the people are saying, because they’re not rejecting you, but they’re rejecting me from reigning over them. 8They’re doing to you just what they’ve done to me every since I rescued them out of Egypt and right up until today: deserting me and serving other gods. 9So listen to what they’re saying now, but certainly warn them about what kings require of their subjects.”


8:5: Deu 17:14.

1 SAM 8:1–8:9 ©

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