10 Then Shemuel passed on everything that Yahweh had said to the people who were requesting a king from him, 11 telling them, “If you all have a king reigning over you, this is what he’ll demand: he will conscript your sons and appoint them as his cavalry or charioteers, or they’ll run as foot-soldiers in front, of his chariot. 12 Others he’ll appoint a commander of various units. Some will end up ploughing his fields or harvesting his crops, or manufacturing his weapons and chariots. 13 He’ll take your daughters to manufacture perfumes, or to be cooks and bakers. 14 He’ll confiscate your best fields and vineyards and olive orchards, and give to his servants to control. 15 Then he’ll demand a tenth of your seeds and grape harvests for his officials and his servants. 16 He’ll commandeer some of your best male and female servants and young men, and he’ll impound some of your donkeys, then he’ll use them all for his projects. 17 He’ll expect a tenth of your sheep and goats, and you yourselves will end up being his slaves. 18 When that all happens, you’ll all cry out in front of the king who you chose for yourselves, but Yahweh won’t be answering you at that time.”

19 However, the people refused to consider Shemuel’s advice and they argued, “No, we want a king over us 20 so we’ll be like all the other nations. Our king will judge us, and will lead out our warriors in battle.” 21 Shemuel listened to everything the people said, and passed it on to Yahweh, 22 and Yahweh told him, “Do what they’re asking and get them a king.” So Shemuel told the people and then sent them all back to their homes.