1 Samuel 8:22
“And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord said to Samuel,.... an audible voice, or by an impulse upon his mind:
hearken unto their voice, and make…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A repetition for the third time 1Sa 8:7, 1Sa 8:9 of the expression of God’s will in the matter, marks Samuel’s great…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Hearken unto their voice - Let them have what they desire, and let them abide the consequences.
Go ye every man unto his…
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…