1 Samuel 8:5
New International Version
5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king(A) to lead[a](B) us, such as all the other nations(C) have.”
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 8:5 Traditionally judge; also in verses 6 and 20
1 Samuel 8:7
New International Version
7 And the Lord told him: “Listen(A) to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected,(B) but they have rejected me as their king.(C)
1 Samuel 8:9
New International Version
9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know(A) what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”
1 Samuel 8:20
New International Version
20 Then we will be like all the other nations,(A) with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.”
1 Samuel 8:22
New International Version
22 The Lord answered, “Listen(A) to them and give them a king.”
Then Samuel said to the Israelites, “Everyone go back to your own town.”
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.
Bible Gateway Recommends
![NIV, Radiant Virtues Bible: A Beautiful Word Collection, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Explore the virtues of faith, hope, and love](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310456933.jpg?v=1717082557)
![NIV, Artisan Collection Bible, Gilded Edges, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310453345.jpg?v=1717017749)
![NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780718075453.jpg?v=1659560990)
![NIV, Journal the Word Bible, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Reflect, Take Notes, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310453178.jpg?v=1714497953)
![NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/431583.jpg?v=1660758265)