1 Samuel 8:9
“Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore hearken unto their voice,.... And appoint them a king as they desire:
howbeit, yet protest solemnly unto…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Show them the manner of the king - The word משפט mishpat, which we here render manner, signifies simply what the king…
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, 1882–1921
Now therefore hearken Or, And now. There is no inference -because they reject me and thee, therefore, &c.," but the…
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