20 And we also will be like all other nations, and our king shall judge us, and go out before us and fight our battles.

21 Therefore when Samuel heard all the words of the people, he rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.

22 And the Lord said to Samuel, [a]Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go every man unto his city.

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