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1 Samuel 8:10

1 Samuel 8:10
And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Samuel told all the words of the Lord unto them,.... How he considered this request of theirs as a rejection of him…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 8:4-22

We have here the starting of a matter perfectly new and surprising, which was the setting up of kingly government in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 8:10-18

The rights of a king

10. unto the people Through their representatives the elders. Cp. note on 1Sa 8:8.